2015 Lincoln Mkz reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 100
- 49 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 14 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 10
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,167
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
-80
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2013-2017
-190
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
14%
Electrical System: 14 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Lincoln Mkz
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
- SERVICE BRAKES 9
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7
- AIR BAGS 7
- STEERING 7
10 recalls on record for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 23V162000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 22V011000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LIN A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers
- NHTSA 20V177000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 19V590000 · 2019 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Lincoln Mkz units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lincoln Mkz reliable?
NHTSA has 100 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Lincoln Mkz and 10 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (14 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Lincoln Mkz units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln Mkz?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (14), service brakes (9), unknown or other (7), air bags (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Lincoln Mkz?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.