2015 Lincoln MKZ electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While in reverse of my vehicle, the back-up camera display either goes completely black, displays an error message or glitches turning itself on/off at random. Referencing recall “25v695“ this recall has been on notice with no follow up since I received the notification letter on October 2025. This…”
filed Aug 8, 2026
“After reading about the numerous complaints about this vehicles transmission issues I have decided to come here. The PCM and TCM need to be changed in the vehicle. Causing rough shifts from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th which essentially will cause you to replace the transmission because of the damage…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service…
21B09 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 12, 2023
Electrical System problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKZ | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 MKZ | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 MKZ | 11 | 17% |
| 2014 MKZ | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 MKZ | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 MKZ | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 MKZ | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 MKZ | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 MKZ | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.