Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.

How is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ford Taurus?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?

Complaints are spread across several groups, with 85 in total. The engine and steering groups include reports of crashes. See the sections above for the details.

Is 2016 a good year for the Ford Taurus?

See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2016 next to the other years of the same model.

2016 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Taurus?

Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. The largest group names the back over prevention system, with 28 complaints. Engine and steering follow.

NHTSA has 85 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Ford Taurus^[1]. The biggest group names the back over prevention system, with 28 complaints^[2].

85owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

19–23MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners reported to NHTSA, biggest first. One complaint can name several components, and these are unverified reports.

Back Over Prevention. 28 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a rear camera that shows a flipped or scrambled picture, goes blank, or works only some of the time. Some say a replacement part was not on hand at the dealer.
Unknown Or Other. 16 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a clear component group, so there is little to say beyond the count.
Engine. 14 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car losing power on the highway with warning lights on, exhaust smells in the cabin, a cracked coolant tank, and oil leaking from a line near the engine.
Steering. 9 complaints^[8]. Owners describe power steering that suddenly stiffens or locks, sometimes at low speed and sometimes on the freeway. A few of these reports involve a crash^[8].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 7 complaints^[9]. Owners describe stalling, a fuel smell, and a car that will not restart after it stops.
Structure. 6 complaints^[10].
Electrical System. 6 complaints^[11].
Suspension. 5 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 Taurus is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (25V695), October 2025. About 1,448,655 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Exterior Trim (25V611), September 2025. About 101,944 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Suspension › Rear (20V072), February 2020. About 211,207 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger (16V925), December 2016. About 1,163 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Taurus FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	20 / 29 / 23	$2,900
Taurus FWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
Taurus FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[18]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	17 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Taurus AWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	17 / 24 / 19	$3,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	11.3%
4 DR FWD^[22]	5	5	5	4	11.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2016 Ford Taurus with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[23]	285 to 365 hp
2016 Ford Taurus with 3.7L 6-cylinder^[24]	305 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TAURUS 4DR SEDAN AWD^[25]	203 in	76 in	61 in	113 in	4,228 lb
TAURUS 4DR SEDAN FWD^[26]	203 in	76 in	61 in	113 in	4,017 lb

How 2016 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Taurus model year. The 2016 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	1,214	7
1996	849	6
1997	800	3
1998	555	2
1999	895	5
2000	1,195	8
2001	1,037	9
2002	1,426	3
2003	1,223	3
2004	375	1
2005	774	0
2006	318	2
2007	149	0
2008	328	1
2009	75	1
2010	204	3
2011	187	4
2012	79	5
2013	591	9
2014	235	5
2015	280	6
2016	85	4
2017	44	4
2018	52	4
2019	18	2

NHTSA's counts for the Taurus show 85 complaints and 4 recalls for 2016^[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 19 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (18) and the most are for 2002 (1,426)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2016 Taurus?

The 2016 Taurus has 85 complaints on file^[1]. The rear camera is the largest single group, with 28 complaints^[2]. Engine and steering reports are smaller in number but describe the kind of trouble that stops a drive or affects control^[7]^[8]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score. Check the recall section on this page and have a trusted mechanic look over the camera, steering and engine before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Taurus?: Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The largest group names the back over prevention system, with 28 complaints^[2]. Engine and steering follow^[7]^[8].
Does the 2016 Ford Taurus have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year^[3]. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.
How is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ford Taurus?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2016 Ford Taurus reliable?: Complaints are spread across several groups, with 85 in total^[1]. The engine and steering groups include reports of crashes^[7]^[8]. See the sections above for the details.
Is 2016 a good year for the Ford Taurus?: See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2016 next to the other years of the same model^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Taurus

1996 849 complaints, 6 recalls
1999 895 complaints, 5 recalls
2000 1,195 complaints, 8 recalls
2001 1,037 complaints, 9 recalls
2002 1,426 complaints, 3 recalls
2003 1,223 complaints, 3 recalls
2004 375 complaints, 1 recall
2006 318 complaints, 2 recalls
2011 187 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 591 complaints, 9 recalls
2014 235 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 280 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 this page

Compare all model years of the Ford Taurus

Other Ford models from 2016

2016 Ford Flex 100 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 Ford Focus 1,194 complaints, 11 recalls
2016 Ford Fusion 1,724 complaints, 13 recalls
2016 Ford Mustang 379 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Ford Transit Connect 104 complaints, 10 recalls
2016 Ford Edge 926 complaints, 7 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2016: large cars

2016 Chrysler 300 83 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 Dodge Charger 182 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Hyundai Genesis 104 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 Hyundai Sonata 886 complaints, 9 recalls
2016 Kia Optima 763 complaints, 5 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 85 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Ford Taurus (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 64,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Taurus model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Taurus FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,000). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,300). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 113,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V695, filed October 13, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V611, filed September 12, 2025: Structure › Exterior Trim. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V072, filed February 10, 2020: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V925, filed December 22, 2016: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo / Supercharger. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Taurus FWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus AWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Ford Taurus with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 285 to 365 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Ford Taurus with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAURUS 4DR SEDAN AWD: length 203 in, width 76 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,228 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAURUS 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 203 in, width 76 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,017 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2016 Ford Taurus: problems, recalls and fuel economy