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2018 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Mar 12, 201818V167000 | Steering: steering wheel/handle barA steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V167000
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Owner complaints by component37
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 32 |
| Power train | 9 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 3 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names MKZ, MKZ Hev.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Head gasket and long block. I was at risk along with the public. I was driving on [XXX] when the car suddenly started to overheat and would not accelerate anymore.”
- Unknown or other
“I recently have been losing antifreeze, The car stared to overheat, the P303 engine code came on. The car hasn't been inspected yet but my mechanic said it's a sign of a long or short block issue.”
- Engine
“While driving, the car stalled. I could not restart it. It was towed to Lincoln Dealer and determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinders and seized the engine. This is a known defect on the Ford EcoBoost Engine.”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 20201 recall3 complaints
- 20191 recall23 complaints
- 20182 recalls37 complaints
- 20174 recalls158 complaints
- 20166 recalls71 complaints
- 201510 recalls96 complaints
- 201413 recalls125 complaints
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Other Lincoln models
- 2018 Navigator12 recalls52 complaints
- 2018 MKX5 recalls31 complaints
- 2018 MKC4 recalls76 complaints
- 2018 MKT2 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 Continental2 recalls21 complaints
- 2020 Aviator30 recalls120 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 MKS3 recalls18 complaints
2018 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lincoln MKZ?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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