Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (53.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 · 53.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 18 · 13.8% | Recalled | Recall 18V390000 · Recall 17V427000 |
| Electrical System | 10 · 7.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 23V162000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V390000 · 2018 · reported 06/11/2018
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V167000 · 2018 · reported 03/12/2018
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V427000 · 2017 · reported 07/06/2017
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V162000 · 2023 · reported 03/10/2023
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I am paying on a 2017 Lincoln MKZ with total engine failure due to coolant leaking into it. I am aware that NHTSA in early…”NHTSA complaint 11697281 — filed 11/03/2025 · ENGINE
“Total engine failure due to coolant leaking into it. 2023 investigation on this same situation, whats the outcome”NHTSA complaint 11694272 — filed 10/18/2025 · ENGINE
“Incident Summary â Vehicle Fire Date of Incident: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Context: I was driving to a scheduled service appointment for my car at…”NHTSA complaint 11686775 — filed 09/12/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 69 of 130 NHTSA complaints (53.1%), followed by power train (18), electrical system (10), unspecified/other issues (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V390000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
