Lincoln MKZ recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 32 recalls and 1,669 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKZ (model years 2006–2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (674 complaints), followed by service brakes (195 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (13).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 141 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 64 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 10 | 84 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 13 | 97 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 12 | 109 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 146 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 145 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 170 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 114 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 281 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 259 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (281), 2007 (259) and 2010 (170). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln MKZ model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 674 | 12 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 195 | 11 of 15 | |
| Engine | 165 | 13 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 121 | 13 of 15 | |
| Steering | 113 | 10 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 32 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015 | 1,448,655 |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2019–2020 | 200,237 |
| 23V775000 | Nov 17, 2023 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2016 | 45,173 |
| 23V162000 | Mar 10, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2013–2018 | 1,280,726 |
| 22V011000 | Jan 13, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2014–2015 | 199,085 |
| 21V158000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2012 | 2,602,668 |
| 21V081000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 1,067 |
| 20V331000 | Jun 8, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2013–2014 | 2,147,323 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 101 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 60 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.