MYRModel Year Report

2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:27:36.794Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2011: 40 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 17 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2015: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
201140
201259
201312
201426
201512
20165
201717
20182
20192
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

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The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's rear window power switch was enabled to lower window; however, the driver's side rear door opened instead.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241024

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171118

BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, AND TWICE DRIVING REGULAR SIDE STREET . HYBRID BATTERY WAS CHANGED LAST MONTH UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS OVER 16K MILES .

NHTSA ODI report, 20170802

SEAT BELTS

2 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS IN ABOUT A 25MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. I WENT THROUGH 3 AIR BAGS WHICH LEFT ONLY THE SEAT BELTS TO STOP ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180811

I HAD A FRONT END COLLISION. MY HEAD WENT THROUGH 3 AIR BAGS AT THE CORNERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180811

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160901

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.