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2015 Ford Taurus Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 59 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2015 Ford Taurus, 21% of all 276 complaints for the year. Two crashes are linked to this problem area, and a related recall (25V695000) covers the rearview camera.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
59
21% of 276
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
90,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview camera displays an upside-down or distorted image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
  • Backup camera screen goes blank while reversing, sometimes leading to a collision with another vehicle or object.
  • Camera image intermittently fails and a message tells the driver to contact the dealer.
  • Adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems shut off intermittently and display an unavailable message.
  • Some owners report the camera lens is misaligned and points toward the ground, showing no usable image.
  • Owners tie the failures to NHTSA recall 25V695000 for the rearview camera but were told replacement parts were unavailable.

When 2015 Ford Taurus collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2020, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2015 Ford Taurus collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month7Dec 2020Jun 2022Jul 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (7).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus

  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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Taurus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20112 (1%)
  3. 20121 (1%)
  4. 20139 (2%)
  5. 20146 (3%)
  6. 201559 (21%)
  7. 201626 (32%)
  8. 20172 (5%)
  9. 201812 (24%)
  10. 20196 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Ford Taurus owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
NHTSA lists 59 complaints in this area for the 2015 Taurus, which is 21% of the 276 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Taurus rearview camera?
Yes. Recall campaign 25V695000, reported 2025-10-13, covers the rearview camera on the 2015 Taurus and other Ford models; dealers will inspect and replace the camera as needed.
At what mileage do these camera problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2015 Taurus is 90,500 miles.
Did the camera or collision avoidance issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes to Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints on the 2015 Ford Taurus, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2015 Taurus worse than other years for this issue?
Yes, relative to other Taurus model years in this dataset: the 2015 year shows 59 complaints and a 21% share, compared to lower complaint counts for years like 2011-2014, though the 2019 year shows a higher 40% share on fewer total complaints.

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.