2012 Ford Taurus vs 2012 Hyundai Azera
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2012 Hyundai Azera |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Azera |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 38 |
| Engine | 11 | 10 |
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2012 Ford Taurus
2012 Hyundai Azera
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.