2015 Ford Taurus Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 23%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2015 Ford Taurus, 23% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The backup camara does not work on an intermittent basis. I get a warning on the dash when this happens. Ford has issued a recall for thousands of other Ford products but has not include my model and year.”
NHTSA complaint #11668363, filed 2025-06“See attached document for complaint. I received the safety recall on my 2015 Ford Taurus in October 2025 and as of yet have not received any information related to parts availability. I am writing this letter because I do not wish to be forgotten and wish this recall issue to be resolved. It has been three months, soon to be four. The rearview camera issue started in 2024 with my vehicle. The camera displays distorted images and really needs to be fixed as soon as possible. Whenever you receive the remedy, could you please notify me by mail? …”
NHTSA complaint #11722266, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions, while in reverse, the image from the back over prevention screen was upside down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,095.”
NHTSA complaint #11679768, filed 2025-08, 122,095 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R) occasionally, the rearview camera failed to display a clear image and the message Rear-view Camera Unavailable was displayed. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11764954, filed 2026-09, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,100.”
NHTSA complaint #11715612, filed 2026-02, 72,100 milesRelated recalls
- 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion…Covers: Ford Taurus 2015–2016, 2018–2019, Flex 2015–2019, Escape 2015–2016 +7 more
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 50% |
| 2018 | 15 | 29% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 34% |
| 2015 | 64 | 23% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Taurus
73 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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