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LINCOLN MKZ Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

35
Total Recalls
1.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.5)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
4
2007
1
2008
0
2009
2
2010
3
2011
1
2012
0
2013
13
2014
3
2015
3
2016
2
2017
2
2018
0
2019
1
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
9
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5
STEERING
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
POWER TRAIN
3
SEAT BELTS
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
SEATS
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER — Your vehicle's torque converter, a part that helps your car shift gears smoothly, may have been welded incorrectly.

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER — Your vehicle's torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which could cause the transmission to fail.

Critical

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR — Your steering wheel retaining bolt might loosen and cause your steering wheel to come off while driving.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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