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recalls
The Ford Taurus X has 1 recall covering 695 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2012: 1
Units affected
695
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2008 to 2009
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 HB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
| 2008 | 5 HB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Taurus X, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train45
- Steering44
- Vehicle speed control26
- Structure18
- Electrical system10
- Suspension10
- Unknown or other10
- Complaints
- 164
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Taurus X by component
- Air bags1 · 695 units
Ford Taurus X recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2016 | Ford Flex, Taurus, Taurus X; Lincoln MKS and 1 more (2008-2012): Air bagsNo. 16V247000 | Crash risk | 695 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Ford Taurus X recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Ford Taurus X. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Taurus X have?
1 recalls cover the Ford Taurus X, for 695 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Taurus X?
Power train: named in 45 of the 164 safety complaints about the Ford Taurus X, then steering (44). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.