2019 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability

17 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Ford Taurus, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

17Complaints
1/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Few reports

Where 2019 sits among all Taurus years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Driver assistance 8 complaints (47%)
Electrical 2 complaints (12%)
Engine 2 complaints (12%)
Airbags 1 complaints (6%)
Suspension 1 complaints (6%)
Other 1 complaints (6%)

Recalls (2)

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V695000 2025

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…

Fix: 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…

STRUCTURE 25V611000 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Fix: 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.…

Technical service bulletins

54 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Ford Taurus. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2019 Taurus TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2021peak 8 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2019 Ford Taurus reliable?

The 2019 Ford Taurus drew 17 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (1993).

What are the most common 2019 Ford Taurus problems?

The top reported problems for the 2019 Ford Taurus are driver assistance (8 complaints), electrical (2), and engine (2).

Does the 2019 Ford Taurus have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Ford Taurus. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.