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2015 Lincoln MKZ: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The newest campaign is 25V695000. NHTSA received the report on 13 Oct 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has 82 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V695000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 5,850,224 units in total.

  • 25V695000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 23V162000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 22V011000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
  • 20V177000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 19V632000Steering / Electric Power Assist System
  • 19V590000Seat Belts / Front
  • 18V167000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
  • 16V875000Seat Belts / Front
  • 15V250000Steering / Electric Power Assist System
  • 15V248000Exterior Lighting / Headlights

  1. 25V695000Received . 1,448,655 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V162000Received . 1,280,726 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V011000Received . 199,085 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 20V177000Received . 288,110 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 19V632000Received . 116,160 units.

    Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 19V590000Received . 103,374 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 18V167000Received . 1,301,986 units.

    Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 16V875000Received . 603,392 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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, 2014. 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S42. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 15V250000Received . 487,301 units.

    Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 15V248000Received . 21,435 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

82 complaints, 109 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

  • 2015 Lincoln MKZ
  • All 2015 vehicles
2015 Lincoln MKZ: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component2015 MKZAll 2015 vehiclesMKZ, all yearsMentions
Electrical System146.8114.159.916
Back Over Prevention100.99.712.811
Service Brakes82.660.997.79
Steering73.463.956.58
Unknown or Other64.210050.67
Air Bags64.256.3331.47
Service Brakes, Hydraulic64.27.941.77
Engine55153.479.56
Seat Belts45.910.915.25
Structure45.941.133.45

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash
4
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
2 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 15 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ22004Recall queryFront Brake Jounce Hose FailuresService Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings8 Aug 202224 Mar 202323V162000
EA21002Engineering analysisDesiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureAir Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module17 Sep 2021Open
RQ19005Recall queryDoor Latch FailuresLatches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch19 Dec 20197 Feb 202220V177000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20064
  2. 20074
  3. 20084
  4. 20096
  5. 20107
  6. 20115
  7. 20125
  8. 201312
  9. 201413
  10. 201510
  11. 20166
  12. 20174
  13. 20182
  14. 20191
  15. 20201

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2015 Lincoln MKZ: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/mkz/2015/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
5,850,224 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln MKZ have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Lincoln MKZ, model years 2006 to 2020. 10 of them name the 2015 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ name most often?
Electrical System: 16 of 109 component mentions, or 146.8 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 114.1 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ open?
1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 3 that name this model year.