2019 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz.

20182020
Complaints
18
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2019 Lincoln Mkz

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~200,237 vehicles.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

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, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

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2019 Lincoln Mkz — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Lincoln Mkz reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Lincoln Mkz has 18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Mkz?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2019 Lincoln Mkz?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Lincoln Mkz have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 200,237 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Lincoln Mkz?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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