The Lemon IndexLincoln MKZ recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007–2020 Lincoln MKZ, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
Every recall 35
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2015
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2019–2020
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.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2016
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
45,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V775000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2013–2018
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
1,280,726 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V162000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2014–2015
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.
199,085 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V011000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2007–2012
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 cycling.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2009–2010
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 after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2010–2012
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2013–2014
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2020 · model years 2013–2016
The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing.
130 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20E025000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2014–2016
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
288,110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V177000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2007–2010
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
600,166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V904000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2013–2016
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
116,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V632000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2015
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
103,374 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V590000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2010–2012
In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
215 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V775000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2017
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
25 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V390000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2014–2018
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
1,301,986 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V167000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2017 · model year 2017
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
6,026 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V427000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2013–2014
A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
191,432 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V210000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model years 2013–2015
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
603,392 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V875000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness.
658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V618000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2011–2012 Hybrid only
The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
393,623 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V340000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2013–2015
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or oth.
487,301 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V250000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights.
21,435 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V248000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2013–2014
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fu…
456,440 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V246000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
746,842 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V597000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2007–2011
The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
82,579 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E028000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
43,135 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V164000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2013 · model years 2013–2014 Hybrid only
Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal.
7,153 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V594000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires.
107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V230000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
390,783 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V227000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your MKZ?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKZ have?
35 recall campaigns across model years 2007–2020, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 92.
Which Lincoln MKZ year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 14 campaigns. 2013: 13, 2015: 11, 2010: 9.
What are most Lincoln MKZ recalls about?
Airbags: 9 of the 35 campaigns. Then latches/locks/linkages (5) and steering (4).
What is the newest Lincoln MKZ recall?
Back over prevention, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V695000): The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What is the biggest Lincoln MKZ recall?
NHTSA 21V158000 (airbags, Mar 2021) covers 2,602,668 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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 cycling.
How do I check if my Lincoln MKZ has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Lincoln dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Lincoln MKZ: problems and best years · All Lincoln recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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