Model year
2020 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under MKZ HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). 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
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 | 1 |
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 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| MKZ FWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 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 2020 Lincoln MKZ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.