YearToAvoid

2015 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

78/100

#3 most-complained of 10 Taurus years

The 2015 Ford Taurus has a Complaint Index of 78, ranking 3rd worst out of 10 model years, with 276 complaints, 6 recalls, and a top problem area of Fuel System (73 complaints, 26% share). It rates "Avoid" relative to other Taurus years.

Complaints
276
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
12 / 1
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
18.5 city / 27 hwy

Top 2015 Ford Taurus problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System73 (26%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras59 (21%)
  3. Steering50 (18%)
  4. Other42 (15%)
  5. Engine41 (15%)
  6. Electrical System35 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain18 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body8 (3%)
  10. Brakes7 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly rolled out of park after the engine was shut off with the push-button start, in one case rolling backward into a tree and injuring a passenger.
  • Owners describe sudden loss of steering during a turn, with the lower control arm and ball joint separating and the wheel striking a curb.
  • Some drivers report the airbag deploying without warning while the vehicle was parked, or failing to deploy during a collision, including a crash involving a deer.
  • Owners report the rearview camera displaying an upside-down, unclear, or blank image while reversing, leading to low-speed collisions with vehicles, fences, or other objects.
  • Several owners note that replacement parts for known recall issues, including the rearview camera, were unavailable when they sought repairs.
  • One owner reported headlights that provided poor visibility for night driving, describing high beams as no brighter than dimmed low beams.
2015 Ford Taurus complaints: complaints filed per quarter272014 Q42016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22022 Q42024 Q22025 Q4
355 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (27).

2015 Ford Taurus recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 20V692000Nov 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain15,587 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

    Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

  3. NHTSA 20V072000Feb 10, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires211,207 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

    Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

See all 6 recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus →

2015 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Taurus years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid100584921.5
2014Caution56229522
2015Avoid78276622
2016Good4481420
2017Best1144420

All Ford Taurus years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford Taurus a good year?
NHTSA data ranks the 2015 Taurus 3rd worst out of 10 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 78 and 276 complaints, so it carries an "Avoid" verdict relative to other Taurus years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
The Fuel System is the top problem area, with 73 complaints making up 26% of all complaints, and a median failure mileage of 76,300 miles.
Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus, covering the fuel system, rearview camera, transmission and powertrain, suspension, and brakes.
Are there airbag or camera issues on the 2015 Taurus?
NHTSA complaints describe rearview camera images going blank or upside-down while reversing, and separate reports of airbags not deploying or deploying unexpectedly.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.