Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2020 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 202525V442000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 1 | 33 |
| Steering | 1 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 33 |
| Seats | 1 | 33 |
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
- Unknown or other
“While driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. Thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside.”
- Steering
“My daughter almost killed herself in the car at [XXX]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck.”
- Electrical system
“[XXX] came out to his vehicle and rear seats and seat belts were melted from interior part of the seats. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 20201 recall3 complaints
- 20191 recall23 complaints
- 20182 recalls37 complaints
- 20174 recalls158 complaints
- 20166 recalls71 complaints
All years: 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006
Other Lincoln models
- 2020 Navigator13 recalls32 complaints
- 2020 Aviator30 recalls120 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2020 Nautilus5 recalls34 complaints
- 2020 Continental2 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 MKX5 recalls31 complaints
- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2019 MKC3 recalls122 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 MKT4 recalls18 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 MKS3 recalls18 complaints
2020 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 25V442000 (reported June 27, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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.
Check a specific Lincoln by VIN
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