NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Taurus Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 19 model years (2000–2019) the Ford Taurus has 80 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 10; the cleanest is 2008 with 1.
- Model years
- 19
- Total recalls
- 80
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2000–2019
10 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Taurus | 2 | |
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2015 Ford Taurus | 6 | |
| 2014 Ford Taurus | 5 | |
| 2013 Ford Taurus | 9 | |
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 5 | |
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 3 | |
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 1 | |
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 1 | |
| 2006 Ford Taurus | 3 | |
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 1 | |
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2 | |
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 4 | |
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 10 | |
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 8 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Taurus
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS7
- SUSPENSION:REAR6
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT4
- STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM4
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH4
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.