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Lincoln MKZ Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns covering at least one Lincoln MKZ model year (2006–2020). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Lincoln MKZ recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2009–2020
Campaign200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
25V695000 Rear camera not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
25V442000 Rear camera not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
23V775000 Latch not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
23V162000 Brake not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot covered
22V011000 Brake not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V158000 Air bag coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V081000 Air bag coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
20V331000 Latch not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
20V177000 Latch not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V904000 Brake coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V632000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V590000 Seat belt not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V001000 Air bag not coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V775000 Air bag not coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V390000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V167000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot covered
18V046000 Air bag coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V427000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V210000 Latch not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V024000 Air bag coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
16V875000 Seat belt not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
16V384000 Air bag coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
15V618000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
15V340000 Steering not coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
15V250000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
15V248000 Lighting not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
15V246000 Latch not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
14V597000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
14V164000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
13V594000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
13V227000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
13V230000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 32 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V695000 Filed Oct 13, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
1.1% repairedof 1,448,655 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V695000
Listed for 2019, 2020 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V442000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V442000
Listed for 2016 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V775000 Filed Nov 17, 2023

Doors May Open While Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
32% repairedof 45,173 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V775000
Listed for 2013–2018 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V162000 Filed Mar 10, 2023

Front Brake Hoses May Rupture

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
44.7% repairedof 1,280,726 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V162000
Listed for 2014, 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V011000 Filed Jan 13, 2022

Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
64.6% repairedof 199,085 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V011000
Listed for 2006–2012 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V158000 Filed Mar 10, 2021

Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
35.2% repairedof 2,602,668 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V158000
Listed for 2009, 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V081000 Filed Feb 16, 2021

Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal
42.8% repairedof 1,067 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V081000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V331000 Filed Jun 8, 2020

Doors May Open While Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
58.4% repairedof 2,147,323 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V331000
Listed for 2014, 2015, 2016 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V177000 Filed Mar 23, 2020

Doors May Open While Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
64.1% repairedof 288,110 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V177000
Listed for 2006–2010 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V904000 Filed Dec 18, 2019

ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module
31.7% repairedof 600,166 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V904000
Listed for 2013–2016 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V632000 Filed Aug 29, 2019

Steering Gear Motor May Detach

Steering · electric power assist system
63.7% repairedof 116,160 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V632000
Listed for 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V590000 Filed Aug 12, 2019

Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants

Seat belts · front
55.3% repairedof 103,374 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V590000
Listed for 2010, 2011, 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 19V001000 Filed Jan 7, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
72.6% repairedof 782,384 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V001000
Listed for 2010, 2011, 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V775000 Filed Nov 1, 2018

Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
100% repairedof 215 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V775000
Listed for 2017 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V390000 Filed Jun 11, 2018

Torque Converter Connection may Fail

Power train · automatic transmission · torque converter
96% repairedof 25 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V390000
Listed for 2014–2018 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V167000 Filed Mar 12, 2018

Steering Wheel may Detach

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
76.8% repairedof 1,301,986 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V167000
Listed for 2009, 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 18V046000 Filed Jan 11, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
29.9% repairedof 327,796 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V046000
Listed for 2017 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V427000 Filed Jul 6, 2017

Torque Converter Connection may Fail

Power train · automatic transmission · torque converter
75.8% repairedof 6,026 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V427000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V210000 Filed Mar 27, 2017

Doors may Unexpectedly Open

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
62.6% repairedof 191,432 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V210000
Listed for 2006–2012 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 17V024000 Filed Jan 10, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
22.2% repairedof 654,695 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V024000
Listed for 2013, 2014, 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V875000 Filed Dec 5, 2016

Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants

Seat belts · front
61.5% repairedof 603,392 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V875000
Listed for 2006–2011 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 16V384000 Filed May 31, 2016

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
24.6% repairedof 1,892,343 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V384000
Listed for 2016 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V618000 Filed Oct 1, 2015

Fuel Tank may Crack in a Crash/FMVSS 301

Fuel system, gasoline · storage
88.2% repairedof 658 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V618000
Listed for 2011, 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V340000 Filed Jun 2, 2015

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
69.4% repairedof 393,623 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V340000
Listed for 2013, 2014, 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V250000 Filed Apr 28, 2015

Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion

Steering · electric power assist system
90.9% repairedof 487,301 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V250000
Listed for 2015 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V248000 Filed Apr 27, 2015

Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
89.5% repairedof 21,435 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V248000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V246000 Filed Apr 24, 2015

Doors may Unexpectedly Open

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
70.4% repairedof 456,440 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V246000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V597000 Filed Sep 26, 2014

Air Bags may not Deploy as Intended

Air bags
54.3% repairedof 746,842 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V597000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V164000 Filed Apr 2, 2014

Welds on Seat Assemblies may Fail/FMVSS 207

Seats · front assembly · recliner
77.2% repairedof 43,135 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V164000
Listed for 2013, 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V594000 Filed Nov 25, 2013

Transmission can be Shifted out of Park/FMVSS 114

Power train · automatic transmission
96.6% repairedof 7,153 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V594000
Listed for 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V227000 Filed May 31, 2013

Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak

Fuel system, gasoline
Repair progress not yet reported390,783 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V227000
Listed for 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V230000 Filed May 31, 2013

Electrical Insulation Cracking on Engine Heater

Electrical system
Repair progress not yet reported107 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V230000

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Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.