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2019 Lincoln MKZ

Hybrid Gas
Midsize Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
A
Safety Signal
94 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 1
Complaints2 crash · 1 injured reported 23
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 41 mpg
20202019201820172016

The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the MKZ Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 41 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 23 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Lincoln MKZ — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Lincoln MKZ (2005 generation) · Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
MKZ Hybrid FWDHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 280V Li-Ion423941$1,650
MKZ FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo203124$2,800
MKZ AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202923$2,900
MKZ FWDGasFWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182721$3,200
MKZ AWDGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172620$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40718, 40715, 40714, 40716, 40717.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
MKZ Hybrid FWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
MKZ AWD, MKZ FWD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Engine Output

Horsepower240 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Parking assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: AWD MKZ Reserve I, FWD MKZ, FWD MKZ Reserve I, FWD MKZ Reserve II). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length194.1 in
Width (body, without mirrors)73.2 in
Height58.3 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Track, front62.2–62.6 in
Track, rear62.2 in
Curb weight3,878–4,200 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear57/43 to 59/41

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: 2.0L AWD 4-door Sedan, 3.0L AWD 4-door Sedan, Hybrid 4-door Sedan. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25S72
200,237 vehicles 59% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 reported Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific MKZ

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2019 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Lincoln publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
23complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

12 per 10,000 built · Lincoln reported 19,433 MKZ built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2019: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 4 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Engine 8
Unspecified 4
Electrical System 3
Steering 3
Forward Collision Avoidance 2
Power Train 2

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

I was driving in normal conditions with nothing near me and my glass sunroof (closed) exploded and shattered
Structure Mar 27, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11579744
I noticed on mid Sept/2026 when I started my car the engine was idling rough for a few minutes, then went idling normal. Every morning after it repeated itself when first starting the car and my check engine light came on. I scheduled a a diagnostic with an Auto shop and it was diagnosed as Cylinder 2 misfire.
Engine Oct 7, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769735
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel wobbled. The contact stated that the steering wheel was moving back and forth. In addition, the contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel turned in the intended direction without an issue.
Steering at 116,100 miles Feb 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11718633
My 2019 Lincoln MKZ check engine light came on. The repair shop said coolant was leaking into #3 cylinder from cracks in the engine block. Per alerts the shop receives from Ford, this is a known issue and there is no way to repair this issue. The engine will need to be replaced. My powertrain warranty ended 4 month earlier.
Power Train Sep 11, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11686684
On 10 May 2025 the car engine stalled at an intersection and would not restart. Had the car towed to the nearest Ford Dealership (Five Star Ford - Plano, Texas). The dealership repaired the failure by replacing the low pressure fuel pump. Failure is similar to 25V442000
Fuel/Propulsion System Jul 12, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11673043
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ electrical system is faulty in my vehicle. Despite having all doors locked with car on and running someone was still able to open my door from the outside and essentially was carjacked, robbed, and severely beaten by 6 men.
Electrical System Nov 24, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11627144

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Lincoln itself: 1 death-or-injury claim on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 5.1 per 100,000 built. Every MKZ model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (3)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
3reports filed

3 no injury reported

Sep 2023 to May 2024 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 0 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: 20230915-175743-730725-2004 (1), release_v2_20240325_RC207 (1)

Crash partner: Other 3

Filed by: Pony.ai

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
May 2024Level 2Otherno injury reportedCA30 mph30711-7848
Apr 2024Level 2 · release_v2_20240325_RC207Otherno injury reportedCA17 mph30711-7649
Sep 2023ADS · 20230915-175743-730725-2004Otherno injury reportedCA58 mph30711-6431

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

On May [redacted], 2024, the front right bumper of a Pony.ai vehicle with an advanced driver assistance system activated scraped against a flexible plastic traffic pylon on [redacted] near the intersection of [redacted] & [redacted], in Fremont, CA. There were no other vehicles, pedestrians, or road users involved.
Pony.ai report 30711-7848 May 2024 NHTSA SGO filing
On April [redacted], 2024, a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle (AV) scraped a curb on [redacted] near the intersection of [redacted] & [redacted] in Fremont, CA. The vehicle was operating in supervised autonomous ("Drivered") mode. There were no other vehicles, pedestrians, or road users involved.
Pony.ai report 30711-7649 Apr 2024 NHTSA SGO filing
On September [redacted], 2023, preparing to enter the [redacted] while traveling northbound on the [redacted] in Milpitas, California, a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle ("AV") collided with road debris while operating in supervised autonomous ("Drivered") mode.
Pony.ai report 30711-6431 Sep 2023 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 185
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-02-17
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 182 service bulletins, 3 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other.

  • SSM 54589 Other
    2026-02-17 · Electrical System
  • Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App,
  • SSM 54366 Service bulletin
    2025-11-12 · Power Train
  • Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
  • SSM 54116 Service bulletin
    2025-08-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera operation. This may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media hub using a universal serial bus (USB) cable during SYNC system boot up. To correct his condition, a
  • 24B47 S1 Other
    2025-05-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
  • 24B47 S1 Other
    2024-12-04 · Unknown Or Other
  • Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
  • SSM 53174 Service bulletin
    2024-11-27 · Unknown Or Other
  • Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.
  • SSM 53040 Service bulletin
    2024-10-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
  • SSM 52820 Service bulletin
    2024-08-23 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (TCU) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B156D
B156D on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment8 bulletins
P0217
P0217 on Lincoln →
The engine has run hotter than its permitted limit.Engine7 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0316
P0316 on Lincoln →
Misfire in the first seconds after start-up.Engine7 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0300
P0300 on Lincoln →
Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →7 bulletins
P1285
P1285 on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P1299
P1299 on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P0011
P0011 on Lincoln →
Camshaft timing on bank 1 is more advanced than commanded.Power Train6 bulletins
P0012
P0012 on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P0014
P0014 on Lincoln →
The second camshaft on bank 1 is timed further advanced than commanded.Power Train6 bulletins
P0015
P0015 on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P0016
P0016 on Lincoln →
The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Power Train6 bulletins
P0017
P0017 on Lincoln →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Lincoln MKZ failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — lower than the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.4% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%).

New York inspections 1.8%

failed emissions

831 initial inspections of 811 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2019 MKZEvery 2019 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.8%2.7%830
Failed the safety inspection1.4%1.7%831
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.20%831
Miles driven a year6,9909,904odometer at inspection
Average odometer50,99072,084odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2019 vehicle” is every 2019 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2019 MKZ

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2019 Lincoln MKZ have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ. The most serious on file is 25V442000, covering Back Over Prevention. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

NHTSA gave the 2019 Lincoln MKZ 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it A (94/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, the best EPA combined figure is 41 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

Transport Canada measured it at 194.1 in long, 73.2 in wide (body, without mirrors), 58.3 in tall, on a 112.2 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,878–4,200 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, most often about engine, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

The EPA smog rating for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ?

The manufacturer has filed 185 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln MKZ, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-02-17. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2019 Lincoln MKZ do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Lincoln MKZ failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — lower than the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.4% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates5 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls1NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints23NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins185NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports3NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA11 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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