2019 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Engine (7), Unknown Or Other (4), Steering (3).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 20% |
| Steering | 3 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Structure | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-01
In August 2026, my 2019 Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, with approximately 39,000 miles, began experiencing repeated coolant loss, rough shaking during startup, engine misfires, temperature-gauge fluctuations toward hot, and an “Engine Coolant Over Temperature” warning while the vehicle was being dr...
Engine - filed 2026-08-19
On XXX, the engine in my 2019 Lincoln MKZ (Mileage 58,089) with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine suffered a catastrophic, sudden failure while driving. The vehicle began to overheat & run extremely rough, triggering multiple warning lights. It is now inoperable and unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to a Lincoln dealership...
Engine - filed 2026-07-30
My engine has failed at less than 40,000 miles due to coolant leaking into the engine.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.