2019 Ford Taurus Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Ford Taurus has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 15 model years covered, and ranks 15th out of 15 (rank_worst_first), earning a Best verdict. It has 15 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #15 of 15 Taurus years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Ford Taurus problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (40%)
- Engine3 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (13%)
- Lane Departure2 (13%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview cameras show a blank, distorted, or blue screen when the vehicle is put into reverse.
- Blind spot warning indicators on the mirrors stop working alongside camera failures.
- Rear suspension toe links wear out at low mileage, similar to a prior recall on the Taurus SHO.
- Headlights are reported as too dim for night or low-light driving, with no fault found by the dealer.
- Windshield wipers only run on the highest speed setting or fail to activate at all due to an electrical issue.
- The water pump has leaked coolant, disabling heater and air conditioning function.
2019 Ford Taurus recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V611000Sep 12, 2025Structure & Body101,944 vehicles
Structure:exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
2019 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2019 compared with other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Taurus reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2019 Taurus has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 15th out of 15 model years (rank_worst_first), the lowest complaint volume of any Taurus year, giving it a Best verdict relative to other years.
- Does the 2019 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Taurus: one for the rearview camera (campaign 25V695000) and one for B-pillar door trim that may detach (campaign 25V611000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2019 Ford Taurus?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 6 of 15 complaints (40%), mostly involving rearview camera failures at a median mileage of 94,000.
- How does the 2019 Taurus compare to other years like 2013 or 2005?
- The 2019 Taurus's complaint index of 0 is far below the 2013 Taurus's 100 and the 2005 Taurus's 93, both rated Avoid, making 2019 one of the lowest-complaint years in the model's history.