Lincoln MKZ recalls

NHTSA's records list 21 safety recalls covering the Lincoln MKZ since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2006-2020. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 13, 2025. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2020 Lincoln MKZ recalls 1

Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Lincoln MKZ recalls 1

Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Lincoln MKZ recalls 2

Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2018
Steering Wheel may Detach
Component: steering. 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Lincoln MKZ recalls 4

Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 11, 2018
Torque Converter Connection may Fail
Component: power train. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2018
Steering Wheel may Detach
Component: steering. 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 6, 2017
Torque Converter Connection may Fail
Component: power train. 6,026 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Lincoln MKZ recalls 5

Reported Nov. 17, 2023
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 45,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2020
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 288,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 29, 2019
Steering Gear Motor May Detach
Component: steering. 116,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2018
Steering Wheel may Detach
Component: steering. 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Lincoln MKZ recalls 8

Reported Oct. 13, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 13, 2022
Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 199,085 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2020
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 288,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 29, 2019
Steering Gear Motor May Detach
Component: steering. 116,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 12, 2019
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Component: seat belts. 103,374 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2018
Steering Wheel may Detach
Component: steering. 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 5, 2016
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Component: seat belts. 603,392 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Lincoln MKZ recalls 8

Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 13, 2022
Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 199,085 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 8, 2020
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2020
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 288,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 29, 2019
Steering Gear Motor May Detach
Component: steering. 116,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2018
Steering Wheel may Detach
Component: steering. 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 27, 2017
Doors may Unexpectedly Open
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 191,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 5, 2016
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Component: seat belts. 603,392 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Lincoln MKZ recalls 5

Reported March 10, 2023
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 8, 2020
Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 29, 2019
Steering Gear Motor May Detach
Component: steering. 116,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 27, 2017
Doors may Unexpectedly Open
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 191,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 5, 2016
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Component: seat belts. 603,392 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Lincoln MKZ recalls 4

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 7, 2019
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 1, 2018
Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment
Component: air bags. 215 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 10, 2017
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Lincoln MKZ recalls 3

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 7, 2019
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 1, 2018
Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment
Component: air bags. 215 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Lincoln MKZ recalls 6

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2021
Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 18, 2019
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 600,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 7, 2019
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 1, 2018
Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment
Component: air bags. 215 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 11, 2018
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Lincoln MKZ recalls 5

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2021
Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 18, 2019
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 600,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 11, 2018
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 10, 2017
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Lincoln MKZ recalls 3

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 18, 2019
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 600,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 10, 2017
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2007 Lincoln MKZ recalls 3

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 18, 2019
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 600,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 10, 2017
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2006 Lincoln MKZ recalls 3

Reported March 10, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 18, 2019
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 600,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported Jan. 10, 2017
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.