Model year 2019 · Midsize Cars

2019 Lincoln MKZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Lincoln MKZ at 20–41 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 23 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

20–41

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.

2019 Lincoln MKZ recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 Reported Jun 27, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S72)
Units affected
200,237 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2019 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.

2019 Lincoln MKZ EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
MKZ AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular20/29/23 mpg$2,900386
MKZ AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/26/20 mpg$3,350447
MKZ FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/31/24 mpg$2,800373
MKZ FWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200425
MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular42/39/41 mpg$1,650217

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.

2019 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.

2019 Lincoln MKZ NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.9%Standard
2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.9%Standard
2019 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.9%Standard

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.

2019 Lincoln MKZ owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Lincoln MKZ complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine8
Unknown or other4
Electrical system3
Steering3
Power train2
Structure: Body2
Forward collision avoidance1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seats1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 MKZ20–41 mpg135/5
2018 MKZ20–40 mpg2385/5
2017 MKZ20–40 mpg41585/5
2016 MKZ20–40 mpg6715/5
2015 MKZ21–40 mpg10975/5

All Lincoln MKZ years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Lincoln models

2019 Lincoln Continental2019 Lincoln MKC2019 Lincoln MKT2019 Lincoln Nautilus2019 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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