2012 Ford Taurus recalls

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

16V247000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.Air bagsFree replacement695unitsApr 201615V340000 · Ford Motor CompanySteering recallThe affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.Steering & suspensionFree software update394KunitsJun 201515V040000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallIn the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not…Body & latchesFree replacement195KunitsJan 201514V285000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallWhen used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement183KunitsMay 201413V109000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank.Fuel systemFree replacement3,037unitsMar 2013