2015 Lincoln Mkz: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2015 Lincoln Mkz? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 73 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2015 Lincoln Mkz Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2015 Lincoln Mkz trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2015 Lincoln Mkz Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2015 Lincoln Mkz has 73 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 11 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Mkz
- Model year
- 2015
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 73
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 11
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2015 Lincoln Mkz Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2015 Lincoln Mkz?
The 2015 Lincoln Mkz shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2015 Lincoln Mkz
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and hydraulic components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and airbag systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering and engine before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and hydraulic components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and airbag systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering and engine before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2015 Lincoln Mkz, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ are concentrated in the brake system and electrical faults, with a moderate number of airbag and steering issues. Crash-related complaints are low relative to total complaints, but the overall confidence in this data is low due to the limited sample size.
- Brake system complaints account for the highest number of reported issues.
- Electrical faults are the second most common complaint category.
- Airbag malfunctions and steering defects each have a notable number of complaints.
- Brake System
- Electrical Faults
- Airbag Malfunctions
All 2015 Lincoln Mkz Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My car was involved with an accident regarding a pothole and had an immediate loss of electronic power steering upon impact. Upon inspection by multiple certified technicians and adjusters, they noticed corrosion around the same bolts related to a recall for the same vehicle, but…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention displayed a brief …
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted and foggy. The deale…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact was advised of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera displayed a…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable while in reverse(R). The …
Rear buckle incompatible with child booster seat, pressure has broken the buckle for the inflatable safety belts. Buckle housing has cracked open. This is a common complaint and should be a safety recall
While driving vehicle the engine shut down for no apparent reason. Light came on said do not attempt to drive, not safe. Was able to get car to a safe area. Was able to restart and get the car home. Brought the car to the dealer, said battery was dead, found water in the truck …
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed into the garage, the steering column made a grinding sound while turning off the vehicle. The contact was unable to adjust the steering wheel up and down into position. An unknown d…
The electronic parking brake engages on its own and locks causing the rear tire to lock while driving which then causes friction and the tire to smoke heavily which could cause fire or bad accident. I have replaced caliper, caliper actuator, rotor, brake pad, wheel speed sensor, …
Back up camera not working Glitch and black screen
I noticed that Ford issued recalls for select 2015 vehicles in May for issues with the backup camera. I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ that just started experiencing the same issues that were mentioned in the May 2025 Ford backup camera recall. My camera will work for the first few …
After reading about the numerous complaints about this vehicles transmission issues I have decided to come here. The PCM and TCM need to be changed in the vehicle. Causing rough shifts from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th which essentially will cause you to replace the transmission bec…
Steering assist fault
In the middle of June 2024 (about [XXX]), my wife was driving her car, and pressed the horn button to warn a driver who had pulled out right in front of her. The horn failed to sound, and has not worked since then when pursuing the horn button. The horns themselves do sound whe…
Water is leaking in through my trunk due to a flaw manufacturing design
See attached document for complaint
The catalytic converters(2) failed and need replacement. My mechanic diagnosed the problem and agrees with the scan code that was reported, a P0430. The check engine light is constantly lit and cannot be turned off with this fault code, according to my mechanic erasing the code w…
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, a message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The contact drove to the residence and parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the vehicl…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driv…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 - 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The brakes failed …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz.
2015 Lincoln Mkz Recalls
11 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz. 11 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2015 Lincoln Mkz Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2015 Lincoln Mkz reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 73 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 11 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2015 Lincoln Mkz shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln Mkz?▾
#1: Brake System (16 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (15 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Lincoln Mkz?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2015 Lincoln Mkz?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2015 Lincoln Mkz, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 73 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2015 Lincoln Mkz have any recalls?▾
Yes. 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Lincoln Mkz. A major recall area is STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 11 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2015 Lincoln Mkz?▾
The 2015 Lincoln Mkz shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkz reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.