The first three series produced it from January 1952 to July 1959 a total of 215,265 copies.
The fourth series of the Taunus 12 M was released at the end of August 1959 with a slightly modernized body, but above all with a new grille, and from now on without the globe! The 15 M as an independent type no longer exists but the 12 M with either a 1.2 liter engine (internal G 13) or a 1.5 liter Motor (internal G 4).