2019 Lincoln MKZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability
21 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2019 sits among all MKZ years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
127 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ drew 21 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2019 Lincoln MKZ problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ are engine (5 complaints), other (4), and electrical (3).
Does the 2019 Lincoln MKZ have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2019 Lincoln MKZ. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.