Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Lincoln MKZ has 11 recalls, 72 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
72
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V632000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...
19V590000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford 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...
16V875000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-201...
18V167000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing ...
15V250000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2...
15V248000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped wi...
20V177000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkans...
20E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln M...
22V011000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, ...
23V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The electronic parking brake engages on its own and locks causing the rear tire to lock while drivin... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving vehicle the engine shut down for no apparent reason. Light came on said do not attempt... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact was advised of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BA... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Back up camera not working Glitch and black screen |
| Jun 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I noticed that Ford issued recalls for select 2015 vehicles in May for issues with the backup camera... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed i... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | STEERING | Steering assist fault |
| Jul 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In the middle of June 2024 (about [XXX]), my wife was driving her car, and pressed the horn button ... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water is leaking in through my trunk due to a flaw manufacturing design |
| Dec 13, 2023 | ENGINE | The catalytic converters(2) failed and need replacement. My mechanic diagnosed the problem and agree... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | STEERING | The contact's husband owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, a message in... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I tried to start my car this morning. It would not start. There was a loud popping noise, the headli... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I have previously filed complaint on this vehicle with no satisfaction. I have a Lincoln 2015 MKZ. ... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the driver’... |
| May 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | I drove my 2015 Lincoln MKZ in to my driveway which is not steep grade and the front bumper hit the ... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contract stated that on several occasions, while the brake ... |