2019 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

The 2019 Ford Taurus has 2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.

Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2019 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Ford Taurus by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2019 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 Taurus model years — 20th most.

2recalls

18complaints

2crashes

0fires

1injuries

110,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Oct 13, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Structure

Sep 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V611000 · 101,944 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Back Over Prevention9

Engine3

Lane Departure2

Unknown or other2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019 vs. other Ford Taurus years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Ford Taurus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Ford Taurus, the latest from Oct 13, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Taurus?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (9), engine (3), lane departure (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.