2020 Lincoln MKZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability
2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2020 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
82 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
Does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2020 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.