2010 Ford Taurus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Ford Taurus has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (41 reports).

3Recalls
204Owner complaints
17Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 Ford Taurus recalls

Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash

Recall 16V247Apr 26, 2016695 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.

Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash

Recall 15V040Jan 28, 2015194,889 vehicles affected

The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after it is used.

Exterior Lighting

Recall 14V285May 29, 2014183,425 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Ford Taurus problems

Problem areas named in the 204 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering41
Engine37
Power Train36
Vehicle Speed Control25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic19
Electrical System19
Service Brakes14
Unknown Or Other13
Engine And Engine Cooling11
Air Bags11

What owners report

2026-07-12, Vehicle Speed Control
Unknown
2026-07-12, Structure
Unknown
2026-02-18, Unknown Or Other
UNKNOWN
2025-06-10, Air Bags
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-09-12, Steering
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist Failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

2010 Ford Taurus questions

Does the 2010 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Ford Taurus: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash; Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash; Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Taurus?

Based on 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (41), Engine (37), Power Train (36).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Ford Taurus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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