2015 Ford Taurus vs 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Taurus | 2015 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 275 | 1,144 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 251 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 48 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 58,538 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 623 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 167 |
| Power Train | 18 | 134 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 75 |
| Steering | 50 | 74 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 73 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 61 |
| Back Over Prevention | 57 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 172 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 92 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 156 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 67 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 79 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 72 |
2015 Ford Taurus
2015 Hyundai Sonata
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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.