How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Mkz have?

The 2020 Lincoln Mkz has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Lincoln Mkz has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2020 Lincoln Mkz?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2020 Lincoln Mkz Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Lincoln Mkz has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 200,237 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V442000 2025-06-27 200,237 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. Thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside. It sounded like a gunshot and I have front and rear view dash cam video with audio of the incident.…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-11-01

“My daughter almost killed herself in the car at [xxx]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck. She's stuck at [xxx] close by [xxx] in the middle of the road, she's already called the mechanic and towing company and his assistant so I can get to work. The car is under my name [xxx] . Car was towed…”

STEERING · reported 2025-06-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Lincoln Mkz as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.