Component Record

Lincoln MKZ 2013 Steering Problems

16 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage16 complaints

16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V250000Reported April 28, 2015 - 487,301 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 487,301 vehicles across all affected models.

19V632000Reported August 29, 2019 - 116,160 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 116,160 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System17 Power Train15 Seat Belts12 Vehicle Structure12 Engine11 Unknown Or Other9

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.