2015 Ford Taurus vs 2015 Kia Cadenza
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 | 2015 Ford Taurus | 2015 Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 260 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 1 |
| Steering | 50 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 47 | 1 |
| Engine | 32 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 0 |
| Power Train | 18 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2015 Ford Taurus
2015 Kia Cadenza
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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.