Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, 80 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
80
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 9, 2026
16V925000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Pol...
20V072000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance ...
25V611000
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.
25V695000
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,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Bushing of the driver side rear toe link (aka lateral link, toe arm, etc.) separated, causing the re... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My backup camera rarely works and sometimes is upside down. It cuts in and out while backing up. T... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to report an unresolved safety recall for my vehicle. I received Safety Recall Notice 2... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rearview Camara assist works then quits and the duel heat only works on the driver's side and blows ... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I received a safety recall notice in October 2025 for my 2016 Ford Taurus SHO regarding a defect inv... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera displa... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | water pump stopped working and car over heated |
| Oct 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2016 Ford Taurus Limited that is covered under Ford Safety Recall 25SA9 / NHTSA Recall 25V-6... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely m... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact's wife owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact's wife was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number... |