Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Lincoln MKZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Lincoln MKZ at 20–40 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 158 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

20–40

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MKZ HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Lincoln MKZ recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 23V162000 Reported Mar 10, 2023

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23S12)
Units affected: 1,280,726 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Torque converter

NHTSA 18V390000 Reported Jun 11, 2018

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17S16 (S2))
Units affected: 25 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA 18V167000 Reported Mar 12, 2018

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 18S08)
Units affected: 1,301,986 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Torque converter

NHTSA 17V427000 Reported Jul 6, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17S16)
Units affected: 6,026 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Lincoln MKZ fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Lincoln MKZ EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
MKZ AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/28/23 mpg	$2,900	386
MKZ AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/26/20 mpg	$3,350	447
MKZ FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/31/24 mpg	$2,800	370
MKZ FWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	425
MKZ Hybrid FWD	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	41/38/40 mpg	$1,700	222

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Lincoln MKZ crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Lincoln MKZ NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2017 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Lincoln MKZ owner complaints

Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, most recently on Oct 6, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Lincoln MKZ complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	79
Power train	24
Unknown or other	16
Electrical system	11
Engine and engine cooling	11
Fuel/propulsion system	10
Steering	10
Service brakes	9
Service brakes, hydraulic	9
Vehicle speed control	6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln MKZ model years

Lincoln MKZ by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 MKZ	20–41 mpg	1	3	5/5
2019 MKZ	20–41 mpg	1	23	5/5
2018 MKZ	20–40 mpg	2	38	5/5
2016 MKZ	20–40 mpg	6	71	5/5
2015 MKZ	21–40 mpg	10	97	5/5

All Lincoln MKZ years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Lincoln models

2017 Lincoln Continental 2017 Lincoln MKC 2017 Lincoln MKT 2017 Lincoln MKX 2017 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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