Lincoln MKZ recalls
32 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Lincoln MKZ. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Air bags (7), Latches/locks/linkages (5), Steering (4), Service brakes, hydraulic (3), Seat belts (3) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2015–2019 Lincoln Mkt, MKZ and 2015–2020 Ford Taurus, Mustang, Flex and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-695Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang…
- 2018–2024 Ford Explorer, F-150, Fusion and more and 2019–2023 Lincoln Continental, Corsair, MKZ and more recall: Back over prevention: software
June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-442Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022…
- 2015–2016 Ford Fusion, Fiesta and 2016 Lincoln MKZ recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
November 17, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-775S. Virgin Islands.
- 2013–2018 Ford Fusion and 2013–2018 Lincoln MKZ recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
March 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-162Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- 2014–2015 Ford Fusion, Mustang and 2014–2015 Lincoln MKZ recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
January 13, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 22V-011Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina…
- 2006–2011 Mercury Milan and 2006–2012 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr, MKX and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
March 10, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 21V-158Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator…
- 2004–2014 Ford Fusion, GT, Mustang and more and 2009–2011 Mercury Milan and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
February 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 21V-081Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These…
- 2011–2016 Ford C-Max, Fiesta, Focus and more and 2013–2015 Lincoln MKZ, MKC recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
June 8, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 20V-331Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.…
- 2014–2016 Lincoln MKZ and 2014–2016 Ford Fusion, Fiesta recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
March 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 20V-177S. Virgin Islands.
- 2006–2010 Mercury Milan and 2006–2010 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
December 18, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 19V-904Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing…
- 2013–2016 Lincoln MKZ, MKX and 2013–2016 Ford Edge, Fusion recall: Steering: electric power assist system
August 29, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 19V-632Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District…
- 2015 Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Ford Fusion recall: Seat belts: front
August 12, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 19V-590Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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.
- 2010–2014 Ford Mustang, Ranger, Edge and more and 2010–2012 Lincoln MKX, MKZ, Zephyr and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 7, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 19V-001 Do not driveS. " These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating…
- 2010–2012 Lincoln MKZ and 2010 Mercury Milan and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
November 1, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-775Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In…
- 2017–2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ recall: Power train: automatic transmission, torque converter
June 11, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-390Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
- 2014–2018 Ford Fusion and 2014–2018 Lincoln MKZ recall: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
March 12, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-167Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
- 2009–2010 Mercury Milan and 2009–2013 Ford Fusion, Mustang, Edge and more and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 11, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-046 Do not driveS. " These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating…
- 2017 Lincoln MKZ and 2017 Ford Fusion, Edge recall: Power train: automatic transmission, torque converter
July 6, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-427Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. 0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
- 2013–2014 Lincoln MKZ and 2013–2014 Ford Fusion, Fiesta recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
March 27, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-210Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or…
- 2006–2012 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr, MKX and 2005–2012 Ford Fusion, GT, Mustang and more and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 10, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-024 Do not driveS. " Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford…
- 2013–2016 Ford Fusion and 2013–2015 Lincoln MKZ recall: Seat belts: front
December 5, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-875Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31…
- 2005–2011 Ford Mustang, Ford GT, Fusion and more and 2006–2011 Mercury Milan and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
May 31, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-384 Do not driveS. " Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall.
- 2016 Lincoln MKZ and 2016 Ford Fusion recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
October 1, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-618Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12…
- 2011–2013 Lincoln MKZ, Mks, Mkt and 2011–2013 Ford Fusion, Taurus, Flex and more recall: Steering: electric power assist system
June 2, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-3405L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result…
- 2013–2015 Lincoln MKZ and 2013–2015 Ford Fusion, Edge recall: Steering: electric power assist system
April 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-250Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to…
- 2015 Lincoln MKZ recall: Exterior lighting: headlights
April 27, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-248Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, the…
- 2011–2014 Ford Fiesta, Fusion and 2013–2014 Lincoln MKZ recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
April 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-246Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014…
- 2013–2014 Ford Escape, Fusion, C-Max and 2013–2014 Lincoln MKZ recall: Seat belts
September 26, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-597Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford…
- 2013–2014 Ford Escape, C-Max, Fusion and 2013–2014 Lincoln MKZ recall: Seats: front assembly, recliner
April 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-164Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5…
- 2013–2014 Lincoln MKZ recall: Power train: automatic transmission
November 25, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-594Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Lincoln MKZ had?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Lincoln MKZ, across 15 model years (2006–2020).
Which Lincoln MKZ model year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ appears in the most campaigns (13). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Lincoln MKZ for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.