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2020 Lincoln MKZ recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There is 1 US recall for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

1US recalls
0urgent recalls
2owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (1)

Back over prevention: software

2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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 for this recall is 25S72.

Canadian recalls (1)

Show 1 Canadian recall

Visual system

2025-06-27 · campaign 2025-360

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

Owner complaints (2)

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln MKZ. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 114).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Steering1
Unknown or other1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5★4★5★4★
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5★4★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2020 Lincoln MKZ version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
MKZ AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6)202923$2,900
MKZ AWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6)172620$3,350
MKZ FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6)203124$2,800
MKZ FWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6)182721$3,200
MKZ Hybrid FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios)423941$1,650
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.