2020 Lincoln MKZ recalls and problems

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

2020 Lincoln Mkz
Photo: 2020 Lincoln Mkz by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 14 MKZ model years — 14th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Jun 27, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Lincoln MKZ years

2007: 259 complaints20072008: 281 complaints2812009: 114 complaints20092010: 170 complaints2011: 145 complaints20112012: 146 complaints2013: 109 complaints20132014: 98 complaints2015: 84 complaints20152016: 65 complaints2017: 142 complaints20172018: 36 complaints2019: 21 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, the latest from Jun 27, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.