CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Taurus has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (17 reports).
2012 Ford Taurus recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash
The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after it is used.
Most common 2012 Ford Taurus problems
Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
Complete power steering failure p07ae:09-c8 after recall complete 6/29/26
My steering all of a sudden was stiff and I can barely turn at low speeds. Not safe due to uncontrolled steering. I replaced the pump thinking that would fix it, and it did not. Iâm taking it to a dealer after the holiday weekend. No warnings at all.
UNKNOWN
The steering shut down and I could not steer the vehicle in a Holiday parking lot and I almost hit a pedestrian. My engine and oil light came on. I had to shut the car off and turn it back on and it worked again. This is the second time this has happened to me!
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who found that the power steering pressure was low. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
2012 Ford Taurus questions
Does the 2012 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Taurus: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed; Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash; Exterior Lighting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Taurus?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (17), Electrical System (16), Structure (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.