Lincoln MKZ recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
35 recalls found for the Lincoln MKZ in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1,659 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ | 2 | 33 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ | 4 | 138 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | 7 | 64 |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ | 11 | 82 |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ | 14 | 97 |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ | 13 | 109 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ | 6 | 146 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ | 7 | 145 |
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 9 | 169 |
| 2009 Lincoln MKZ | 7 | 114 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 5 | 281 |
| 2007 Lincoln MKZ | 5 | 259 |
| 2006 Lincoln MKZ | 4 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Lincoln MKZ recalls
- Oct 13, 202525V695000Back over prevention1,448,655 vehiclesFord Flex, Ford Taurus and 8 more models
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Jun 27, 202525V442000Back over prevention200,237 vehiclesFord Explorer, Ford Mustang and 19 more models
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Nov 17, 202323V775000Latches/locks/linkages45,173 vehiclesFord Fiesta, Ford Fusion and 1 more model
A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
- Mar 10, 202323V162000Service brakes, hydraulic1,280,726 vehiclesFord Fusion and Lincoln MKZ
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Jan 13, 202222V011000Service brakes, hydraulic199,085 vehiclesFord Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and 1 more model
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
- Mar 10, 202121V158000Air bags2,602,668 vehiclesFord Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and 5 more models
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature…
- Feb 16, 202121V081000Air bags1,067 vehiclesFord Mustang, Ford Ranger and 6 more models
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring…
- Feb 16, 202121E013000Air bags249 vehiclesFord Mustang, Ford Ranger and 4 more models
The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500.