2012 Lincoln MKX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Lincoln MKX, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion. Severe rust problems under carriage air bag light remains on”
NHTSA complaint #11554554, filed 2023-11“2012 Lincoln MKX. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system problems. The consumer stated while on a short local trip, the air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they found the wiring harness chaffing near the seat weight sensor located under the front passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10681241, filed 2015-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 54 | 49% |
| 2009 | 35 | 53% |
| 2008 | 157 | 62% |
| 2007 | 154 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKX
33 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKX
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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