Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 140 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (model years 2011–2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (35 complaints), followed by steering (32 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (59), 2011 (40) and 2014 (28). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 35 | 2 of 10 | |
| Steering | 32 | 2 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | 4 of 10 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 4 of 10 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 of 10 |
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.