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2009 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 10, 2021Latest campaign
| 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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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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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 11, 201818V046000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V046000
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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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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).
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Owner complaints by component114
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h114Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 66 | 58 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 22 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 4 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 |
| Power train | 5 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
2 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
- Air bags
“Indicator light came on for passenger side airbag says it has recall and it looks as though the airbag is trying to come out of its compartment”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while parked in a semi-truck parking lot, another driver was reversing where she was blocking, and the contact then attempted to avoid the collision and drive…”
- Air bags
“2 years ago air bags were replaced on a recall notice. Last week dash board is showing a warning notice with the air bag(s) again. Is there another recall for the air bags? Do I have to pay for replacement?”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 201312 recalls121 complaints
- 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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2009 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 3 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 2009 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 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 2009 Lincoln MKZ?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 66 complaints out of 114 filed with NHTSA (58%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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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