repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Taurus, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Taurus has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Lane departure
1Structure
1Suspension
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
1Engine
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Ford Taurus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: exterior trim
Risk. Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Taurus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus median. How we score
1012553335623816496811,5579231,2058257705458741,1951,0371,4261,223375774318149175642041877958523028689445218
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2019 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while geared in Reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. The contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was a hole in the bumper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed…
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