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2008 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Dec 18, 201919V904000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleIf the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V904000
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| Jan 10, 201717V024000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 17V024000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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| May 29, 201414E028000 | EquipmentThe floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 14E028000
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Owner complaints by component281
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 166 | 59 |
| Service brakes | 73 | 26 |
| Wheels | 32 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 24 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Air | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Have tried to schedule an appointment with my local Lincoln dealer to have the recall on my car fixed but they told at this time they have no way to fix it.”
- Structure
“2008 Lincoln MKZ AWD. Driver's door won't open from inside. Multiple Online mentions of this dangerous problem. Can't get out of vehicle in case of emergency.”
- Air bags
“Bought vehicle from owner 02/2023. Check brake system light came on a few months after, breaks started to skip and making a sound. Took it in to Ford dealership and they showed 2 recalls but never said it would be fixed.”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 20125 recalls205 complaints
- 20115 recalls185 complaints
- 20107 recalls169 complaints
- 20096 recalls114 complaints
- 20084 recalls281 complaints
- 20074 recalls259 complaints
- 20064 recalls0 complaints
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Other Lincoln models
- 2008 Navigator2 recalls30 complaints
- 2008 MKX6 recalls253 complaints
- 2008 Town Car3 recalls20 complaints
- 2008 Zephyr4 recalls7 complaints
- 2005 Aviator0 recalls51 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
- 2009 MKS1 recall56 complaints
- 2002 Continental0 recalls33 complaints
2008 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Lincoln MKZ?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 166 complaints out of 281 filed with NHTSA (59%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Lincoln MKZ?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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