How many brake complaints does the 2015 Lincoln MKZ have?

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, which is 20% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V162000 covers front brake hoses that may rupture and leak fluid, and recall 22V011000 covers brake pedal bumper replacement.

At what mileage do 2015 MKZ brake problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 MKZ is 84,600 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Have brake problems caused crashes in the 2015 MKZ?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with brake complaints on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, with no reported injuries.

2015 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 20% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 84,600 miles. Two brake-related recalls exist: front brake hose rupture (23V162000) and brake pedal bumpers (22V011000).

Brakes complaints: 16; 20% of 82
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 84,600 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no resistance, sometimes after the fluid warning light comes on.
Front brake hoses rupture and leak fluid, causing sudden loss of braking power, in some cases linked to recall 23V162000.
Brake pedal or clutch pedal bumper failure allows the pedal to stick or the vehicle to fail to accelerate as expected.
Drivers report brake fade or instability on wet or snowy roads, making it hard to stop or turn at intersections.
Owners describe pumping the brake pedal repeatedly to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Some owners waiting on recall 23V162000 report parts were unavailable, leaving the brake warning message displayed.

When 2015 Lincoln MKZ brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2018, latest Sep 15, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

NHTSA 23V162000Mar 10, 2023Brakes1,280,726 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
NHTSA 22V011000Jan 13, 2022Brakes199,085 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Risk: A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.

Brakes complaints by MKZ model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201039 (23%)
201122 (15%)
201222 (15%)
201310 (9%)
201410 (10%)
201516 (20%)
201614 (22%)
201716 (12%)
20181 (3%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Lincoln MKZ have?: NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, which is 20% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V162000 covers front brake hoses that may rupture and leak fluid, and recall 22V011000 covers brake pedal bumper replacement.
At what mileage do 2015 MKZ brake problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 MKZ is 84,600 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Have brake problems caused crashes in the 2015 MKZ?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with brake complaints on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, with no reported injuries.