2015 Lincoln Mkz: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Lincoln Mkz: 10 recalls, 83 owner complaints and up to 26 mpg combined.
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Recalls
10 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #15V248000 · 2015 · 21,435 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a drl level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output May exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic May be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015.
Steering Vehicle recall #15V250000 · 2015 · 487,301 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants May corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Why it matters: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor May detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The…
Seat belts Vehicle recall #16V875000 · 2016 · 603,392 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner May cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Why it matters: If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017.
Steering Vehicle recall #18V167000 · 2018 · 1,301,986 vehicles
What's wrong: The steering wheel retaining bolt May loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Why it matters: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V590000 · 2019 · 103,374 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner May cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Why it matters: A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019.
Steering Vehicle recall #19V632000 · 2019 · 116,160 vehicles
What's wrong: Road salt or other contaminants May corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Why it matters: If 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, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began…
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #20V177000 · 2020 · 288,110 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands. A component within the door latches May break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Why it matters: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #22V011000 · 2022 · 199,085 vehicles
What's wrong: Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Why it matters: A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position without…
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #23V162000 · 2023 · 1,280,726 vehicles
What's wrong: The front brake hoses May rupture and leak brake fluid.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V695000 · 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional…
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Exterior lights Equipment recall #20E025000 · 2020 · 130 vehicles
What's wrong: The headlamps May have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers May not illuminate and dot markings May be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: The incorrect headlamps May reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (16): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3).
- Backup camera (12): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Brakes (9): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Steering (8): the most common themes are steering problems (8), warning light on (2).
The 2015 Lincoln Mkz has 83 owner complaints, ranking #10 of 15 Mkz model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 111). Complaints peaked in 2026 (16 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 59,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (97 complaints, 13 recalls), 2016 (64 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Lincoln Mkz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Lincoln Mkz problems?
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (16), backup camera (12), brakes (9).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Lincoln Mkz get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Lincoln Mkz repair manual?
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