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2010 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
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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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn 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 21E013000
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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 7, 201919V001000 | 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 19V001000
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| Nov 1, 201818V775000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V775000
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Owner complaints by component169
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 96 | 57 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 22 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 6 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Air | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
9 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
- Tires
“See attached document for complaint.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated.”
- Power train
“I bought this car and it started making a tick sound and when I got it home the drive train was hanging”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 201413 recalls125 complaints
- 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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Other Lincoln models
- 2010 Navigator0 recalls16 complaints
- 2010 MKX6 recalls111 complaints
- 2010 Town Car3 recalls13 complaints
- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
- 2010 Zephyr4 recalls0 complaints
- 2010 MKS0 recalls51 complaints
- 2005 Aviator0 recalls51 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2017 Continental4 recalls75 complaints
2010 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 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 2010 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 7 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 2010 Lincoln MKZ?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 96 complaints out of 169 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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