Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Lincoln MKZ has 13 recalls, 108 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
108
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
19V632000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...
16V875000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-201...
17V210000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the doo...
14V597000
AIR BAGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusi...
15V250000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2...
15V246000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehi...
14V164000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through Septemb...
13V594000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 201...
13V230000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block h...
13V227000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certai...
20E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln M...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
23V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | STEERING | I was slowing down to take a turn and I see an error message saying “power steering assist failure”.... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | the driver side mirror blind spot stopped working and all most hit a vehicle coming up alongside of ... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while adjusting the driver's side moto... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was ino... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preventi... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that on several occasions while exiting the ... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steerin... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car (93,000 miles) was operating fine, no check engine nor any other lights. I go into pharmacy come... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Video camera in the back is almost unusable at times, get loss of vision completely or it's flipped ... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering fault, Hard to steering. |
| May 13, 2024 | STEERING | When turn and more specifically u-turns or sharp turns, the steering is very hard. I noticed that th... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | The power steering suddenly stopped working as I was on the highway and couldn’t control my car with... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle: Lincoln MKZ 2013 Dealer: Auto Quest Inc. Description of the Safety Issue: I am submitting... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Catalytic converter, reduced engine power and toxic fumes. I had it inspected and would cost me $120... |
| Sep 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at va... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | WHEELS | Took car in for an oil change and tire rotation. The dealer did the oil change but could not do the... |
| May 21, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power ... |
| May 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air blower and radio automatically adjust. The air will turn on and off by itself and go from lo... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:23V1... |