Model year
2019 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 21 complaints for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints under MKZ HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (8), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–41 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,650–$3,350, 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
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit,…
Complaints
21 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 | 2 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| MKZ FWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| MKZ FWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| MKZ AWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| MKZ Hybrid FWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 42 | 39 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
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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 2019 Lincoln MKZ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.