2009 Lincoln MKS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 14% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I see Lincoln mkz have recalls on seat belt tensioner. Well my Lincoln MKS has a seat belt tensioner that needs replacement. Have you had anyone complain about Lincoln MKS for that problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11204360, filed 2019-04, 120,000 miles“In 2016 we were notified of the takata airbag recall. Lincoln cannot supply me a fix by date. I received another notice saying it is not safe for anyone cannot sit in the front passenger side of the car. Since my wife suffers from vertigo we cannot make any long trips. As a side note I own a 2005 datkota pickup and both takata air bags have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11074292, filed 2018-02“Takata recal.l I received a safety recall to replace the passenger airbag in my 2009 Lincoln MKS in july of 2016. I have not received any more info. From ford. I check with the local dealer and they do not have a fix. Recall notice is 16s26/NHTSA. Recall 16v-384. When will it be fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10971245, filed 2017-04“The contact owned a 2009 Lincoln MKS. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10816743, filed 2015-12, 93,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated his wife the driver was at a stopped sign and while preceding into the intersection the vehicle front passenger side collided with another vehicle. The air bags deployed and within a few seconds a fire was started. However, the flames extinguished themselves and the vehicle cabin was filled with smoke. The contact stated that his wife's right side coat sleeve was on fire and she was able to exit the vehicle. The contact mentioned that his wife patted the coat sleeve to extinguish the coat flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309952, filed 2020-02, 124,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V247000Apr 26, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable…Covers: Lincoln MKS 2009, 2011, Ford Taurus 2008, 2010–2012, Flex 2009–2012 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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