2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
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2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I have a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2012 with 88k miles on it. While I was slowing to a stop as I approached a stoplight at a busy intersection, the 'Check Brake' warning on the dashboard lit up without warning and no prior issues, and my ability to brake became near impossible as the pedal softened. I needed to push it all…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The contact stated that after pumping the brake pedal repeatedly…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open while pulling the interior door handle, requiring the contact to open the door using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front driver's side interior door handle was…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist and driving track warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his place of employment. The contact stated that after work he started the vehicle and, while driving, the…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to reverse, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, and the vehicle displayed a message stating "Electric Power Steering Assist Fault". The EPS warning light was illuminated…
MKZ Hybrid model years compared
Across all years, the 2012 MKZ Hybrid has the most complaints (59). All Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (19 complaints), followed by air bags (17).
- How many 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 59 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 4, 2026.