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2020 Lincoln Mkz Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2020 Lincoln Mkz, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
2
owner complaints to NHTSA
20–41
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2020 Lincoln Mkz

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V442000 Reported 200,237 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Lincoln Mkz have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. Thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside. It s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2026 · Unknown or other

“My daughter almost killed herself in the car at [XXX]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck. She's stuck at [XXX] close by [XXX] in the middle of the road, She's already called the mechanic and tow”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2025 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ (MKZ AWD, MKZ FWD, MKZ Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–41 mpg
City / Highway17–42 / 26–39
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Compare Lincoln Mkz model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mkz model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Lincoln Mkz40
2007 Lincoln Mkz4259
2008 Lincoln Mkz4281
2009 Lincoln Mkz6114
2010 Lincoln Mkz7169
2011 Lincoln Mkz5145
2012 Lincoln Mkz5146
2013 Lincoln Mkz12109
2014 Lincoln Mkz1397
2015 Lincoln Mkz1083
2016 Lincoln Mkz664
2017 Lincoln Mkz4141
2018 Lincoln Mkz235
2019 Lincoln Mkz120
2020 Lincoln Mkz12

Checking a specific 2020 Lincoln Mkz

How do I know if my 2020 Lincoln Mkz has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Lincoln Mkz; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V442000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Lincoln models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.