Model year
2013 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 109 complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 13 complaints under MKZ HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), STEERING (16), POWER TRAIN (15). NHTSA lists 4 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–38 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,750–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 259 complaints
- 2008 281 complaints
- 2009 114 complaints
- 2010 170 complaints
- 2011 145 complaints
- 2012 146 complaints
- 2013 109 complaints
- 2014 97 complaints
- 2015 84 complaints
- 2016 64 complaints
- 2017 141 complaints
- 2018 35 complaints
- 2019 21 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
Recalls
23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
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.
20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford 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. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under…
19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
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 sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland,…
17V210000 · Mar 27, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford 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 leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely…
16V875000 · Dec 5, 2016
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 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a…
15V250000 · Apr 28, 2015
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, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently…
15V246000 · Apr 24, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford 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 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013.…
14V597000 · Sep 26, 2014
SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS
Ford 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 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1,…
14V164000 · Apr 2, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford 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, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max…
13V594000 · Nov 25, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford 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 not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
109 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| MKZ HYBRID | 0 | 13 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA15002 | Door Latch Failure · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | Feb 27, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
| RQ19005 | Door Latch Failures · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY | Dec 19, 2019 | Feb 7, 2022 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| RQ22004 | Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Aug 8, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| MKZ AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| MKZ AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| MKZ FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| MKZ Hybrid FWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 38 | 37 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Lincoln MKZ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.