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Buying a used 2018 Lincoln MKZ? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 33 owner complaints on file

Only two recalls, but both are serious: a critical campaign for steering wheels that may detach, and a high-rated one for front brake hoses that can leak. Neither carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owner complaints tell a different story than the recalls, with 33 unverified NHTSA reports led by engine and power train concerns, plus engine and engine cooling; 1 crash and 1 injury were reported. Those complaints are owner-submitted and unverified.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the steering wheel detachment recall was completed by VIN
3. Have the front brake hoses inspected for leaks and check brake fluid level
4. Request transmission and engine service records given the complaint pattern
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Lincoln dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Lincoln MKZ

What owners have reported to NHTSA

33 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All MKZ recalls