Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
12
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11658733 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
13
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM GOES OFF WITH NO INDICATION DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER STOPPED OR MOVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT BACK ON IS TURN LIGHTS OFF AND TURN BACK ON BUT IT DOES IT REPEATEDLY PER TRIP. DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF THE CAR IS MOVING OR NOT. TOOK TO DEALER APPROX. THREE TIMES BUT COULD NOT FIND REASON FOR PROBLEM. DEALER SUGGESTED TO REPLACE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT COMPONENT AT A COST OF APPROXIMATE $3000. FIRST THE COST IS EXTREMELY HIGH, SECOND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO ANSWER TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11328612 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
37
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11679199 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
2
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 15,000 MILES ON IT, THE DEALER REPORTED TO ME THAT A TIRE REPLACEMENT WAS RECOMMENDED THESE WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN TIRES..AFTER INSPECTION, MICHELIN AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES FOR A FEE OF $100 PER TIRE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10726856 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
91
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 4 mention an injury.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11481725 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
6
Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR SCREEN WINDOW SHADE WOULD NOT GO BACK DOWN WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SCREEN OBSTRUCTED THE REARVIEW VISION OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10949110 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
8
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11728292 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov