2015 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (16), Service Brakes (16), Back Over Prevention (12).

Key takeaways

  • 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1619%
Service Brakes1619%
Back Over Prevention1214%
Steering810%
Engine78%
Unknown Or Other78%
Air Bags78%
Hydraulic78%
Seat Belts56%
Structure56%
Visibility/Wiper45%
Suspension45%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5/55/54/54/5
2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5/55/54/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-10-12

The engine failed due to design flaw in the engine block

Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-30

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu...

Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-02

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image intermittently operated as needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, t...

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More for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.