2016 Ford Taurus Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 26 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2016 Ford Taurus, 32% of all complaints filed for this year. These reports tie to recall 25V695000, which covers rearview camera replacement, with a median failure mileage of 64,000 miles.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 26
- 32% of 81
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Backup camera image appears upside down, distorted, or scrambled while reversing.
- Camera screen goes blank or displays a black image, radio screen, or white screen instead of the rear view.
- Camera stops working intermittently, sometimes showing a partial or frozen image during reverse.
- Owners report a 'Rearview Camera Malfunction' message on the instrument panel with the camera inoperative.
- Several owners state recall 25V695000 was issued but replacement parts were not yet available at the dealer.
- One owner reported slightly hitting a pole due to a blurry rearview camera image while reversing.
When 2016 Ford Taurus collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 26, 2022, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Ford Taurus
- 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 driverâs 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.
- 20100 (0%)
- 20112 (1%)
- 20121 (1%)
- 20139 (2%)
- 20146 (3%)
- 201559 (21%)
- 201626 (32%)
- 20172 (5%)
- 201812 (24%)
- 20196 (40%)
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Taurus backup camera?
- Yes. Recall 25V695000, reported October 13, 2025, covers rearview camera replacement on certain 2015-2016 Taurus vehicles and other Ford models, with dealers inspecting and replacing the camera free of charge.
- How common are camera complaints on the 2016 Ford Taurus?
- NHTSA lists 26 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2016 Taurus, which is 32% of the 81 total complaints filed for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2016 Taurus camera problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 64,000 miles, though individual reports range from lower to over 138,000 miles.
- Did the camera issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these camera complaints, though one owner described slightly hitting a pole while reversing.