2015 Ford Taurus reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Taurus from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 329
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,608
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-8
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2013-2017
+39
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
16%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 53 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Ford Taurus
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 53
- STEERING 50
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 38
- ENGINE 31
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29
6 recalls on record for the 2015 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 20V692000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of moti
- NHTSA 20V072000 · 2020 · SUSPENSION:REAR A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V621000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 15V605000 · 2015 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2015 Ford Taurus
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Taurus units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA has 329 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Ford Taurus and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Taurus units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (53), steering (50), unknown or other (38), engine (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Ford Taurus?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2015 Ford Taurus. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.