YearToAvoid

2015 Ford Taurus Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2015 Ford Taurus ranks 4th-worst of 15 model years with a complaint index of 79 and 276 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Fuel System problems lead at 26% of complaints, backed by 6 recalls including a fuel tank bolt campaign.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
79/100
#4 of 15 Taurus years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
276
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
6
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
12
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
18.5 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2015 Ford Taurus problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Rearview camera displays upside-down, unclear, or blank images while backing up, sometimes leading to low-speed collisions.
  • Lower control arm and ball joint separation caused a sudden loss of steering while turning, with the wheel striking a curb.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during frontal collisions, including one crash into a building and one crash involving a deer.
  • Push-button start/stop shifted out of park unexpectedly while the engine was being shut off, letting the car roll backward into obstacles.
  • Headlight assemblies produced weak high and low beams, reducing visibility during night driving and turns.
  • An airbag deployed without warning while the vehicle was parked, followed by unintended forward movement into a tree.
2015 Ford Taurus complaints: complaints filed per quarter242014 Q42016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22022 Q42024 Q22025 Q4
276 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (24).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid100584921.5
2014Caution57229522
2015Avoid79276622
2016Good2981420
2017Best744420

All Ford Taurus years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford Taurus a good year to buy?
NHTSA data ranks it 4th-worst among 15 Taurus model years, with a complaint index of 79 and 276 complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
Fuel System issues make up 26% of complaints (73 of 276), with a median failure mileage of 76,300 miles, and are tied to two recalls covering fuel tank bolts and fuel PEM parts.
Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Taurus, covering the rearview camera, front drive axle halfshaft bracket, rear suspension toe links, fuel PEM, fuel tank attachment bolts, and parking brake.
How does the 2015 Taurus compare to other years?
2015 is worse than the 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years, which all carry Good or Best verdicts, but better than the 2005 and 2013 Taurus, which have higher complaint indexes of 93 and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Taurus?
EPA rates it at 22 mpg combined (18.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.