2018 Lincoln MKZ

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 23V162000 2023-03-10

  Recall 23V162000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

  Recorded model years: 2018

• 18V167000 2018-03-12

  Recall 18V167000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

  Recorded model years: 2018

A further 35 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11025837 2025-11-26

  TSB 25-2570

  This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:  Display operation concerns  Navigation inoperative  Voice recognition concerns  Phone connection issues  Dropped phone connections  Applink related performance  Travel Link not present or…

  Recorded model years: 2018

• 11025611 2025-11-12

  SSM 54366

  Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.

  Recorded model years: 2018

• 11010950 2024-11-27

  SSM 53174

  Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.

  Recorded model years: 2018

Showing 3 of 137 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 466 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

• RQ22004 2022-08-08

  Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

  On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel…

  Recorded model years: 2018

A further 9 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2023132 2023-03-14

  Transport Canada recall 2023132

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking. Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine.…

  Recorded model years: 2018

A further 26 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

32 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 1
• reported injuries 1

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Engine13 (32.5%)
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)9 (22.5%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 2013–2017.
• Driver-assistance systems3 (7.5%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 2015–2020.
• Electrical system2 (5.0%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 2013.
• Fuel system2 (5.0%)Official recall records for this system: 5, covering model years 2013–2016.
• Lights2 (5.0%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2013–2016.
• Air bags (restraint system)1 (2.5%)Official recall records for this system: 25, covering model years 2007–2014.
• Brakes1 (2.5%)Official recall records for this system: 5, covering model years 2007–2018.

Other / uncategorized: 4 classifications (10.0%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 1,654 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.