2010 Lincoln MKZ Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

26Service Brakes complaints

15.4%Of all 169 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS95 · 56.2%

SERVICE BRAKES26 · 15.4%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING11 · 6.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 5.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 5.3%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11355254 — filed 09/15/2020

“AFTER BRAKING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL WHICH IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL 19V904000. I CHECKED THE VIN…”NHTSA complaint 11353159 — filed 09/04/2020

“I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY BRAKES AND A REMEDY WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AVAILABLE 'LATE 1ST QUARTER…”NHTSA complaint 11337349 — filed 07/03/2020

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ: 26 of 169 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.