Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Lincoln MKZ has 16 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
16
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, ...
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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.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The electronic parking brake engages on its own and locks causing the rear tire to lock while drivin... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I tried to start my car this morning. It would not start. There was a loud popping noise, the headli... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contract stated that on several occasions, while the brake ... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Mar 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint |
| Jan 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | brake line is leaking, brakes became almost completely unresponsive while driving and was nearly in ... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driver side brake line ruptured for the second time.Almost got into an accident.Had to run off the r... |
| Apr 18, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2105 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING BRAKE PEDAL STOP BUMPER SAFETY RECALL. CONSUMER IS REQUE... |
| Apr 17, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | While driving, the right front brake hose ruptured, releasing a large amount of brake fluid, droppin... |
| Mar 27, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | I JUST HAD MY STATE INSPECTION IN JAN. ON 3.28.20, I GOT INTO THE CAR, STARTED IT. I PLACED THE CAR ... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO... |
| Nov 6, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. |
| Feb 3, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | THIS CAR BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE ON A SNOW ROAD. IT CAN'T MAKE A TURN WHEN YOU NEED IT. IT GOES VERY ... |