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Lincoln MKZ 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

114Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags66 complaints

66 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V384000, 17V024000, 18V046000, 21V081000, 21V158000.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V904000.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
17V024000Reported January 10, 2017 - 654,695 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 654,695 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V046000Reported January 11, 2018 - 327,796 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 327,796 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V904000Reported December 18, 2019 - 600,166 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 600,166 vehicles across all affected models.

21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

21V158000Reported March 10, 2021 - 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA18002Opened April 18, 2018 - Closed January 15, 2021

Extended Braking Distance. Resulted in recall campaign 19V904000.

PE10019Opened May 28, 2010 - Closed January 11, 2013

Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20101
20112
20122
20132
20144
20153
20165
201739
201826
20192
202012
20219
20223
20231
20253
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.