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2014 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202323V162000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000
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| Jan 13, 202222V011000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesA separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V011000
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| Jun 8, 202020V331000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchA door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V331000
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| Apr 24, 202020E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsThe incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E025000
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| Mar 23, 202020V177000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchA door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V177000
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| Aug 29, 201919V632000 | Steering: electric power assist systemIf the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort,… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V632000
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Owner complaints by component125
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 10 |
| Engine | 10 | 8 |
| Power train | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 7 |
| Wheels | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 8 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 3 |
10 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, merged from NHTSA model names MKZ, MKZ Hev.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“My 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has experienced significant water intrusion and intermittent electrical malfunctions. During heavy rain, water saturated the passenger-side floor areas, including the rear passenger floor.”
- Unknown or other
“Rear backup camera is defective and not working. Initially it would work intermittently and but now for the last few months it does not work at all.”
- Air bags
“The contact owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while idle at a stop sign, a nearby aggressive driver had lost control attempting to pass another nearby vehicle; however, lost control and T-boned the front…”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 20182 recalls37 complaints
- 20174 recalls158 complaints
- 20166 recalls71 complaints
- 201510 recalls96 complaints
- 201413 recalls125 complaints
- 201312 recalls121 complaints
- 20125 recalls205 complaints
- 20115 recalls185 complaints
- 20107 recalls169 complaints
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Other Lincoln models
- 2014 Navigator0 recalls17 complaints
- 2014 MKX1 recall35 complaints
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- 2014 MKS2 recalls44 complaints
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- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2017 Continental4 recalls75 complaints
2014 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 23V162000 (reported March 10, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2014 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?
The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 4 campaigns. Others: steering (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Lincoln MKZ?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 125 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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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