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Lincoln MKZ HybridModel year report

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems

Compared with other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

6/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,100miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 41 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 18 complaints (45% of the total), followed by steering (13) and brakes (4). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 6 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. When contacted after 6 months of waiting, ford dealer said takata had declared bankruptcy and they weren't fixing them until that was finished.”

NHTSA complaint #11044747, filed 2017-11, 58,000 miles

Steering: “Power steering assist went out while driving car. Steering system fault light went on. Pulled over, turned off engine and then restarted it. Power steering assist worked until a few hours later it went off again in the driveway. Turned off engine and then restarted it and power steering assist worked again. Took car to the dealer on july 31. I was given a loaner car and I picked up my car on august 1.”

NHTSA complaint #10643497, filed 2014-10, 16,600 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the brake service warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force on the brake pedal and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 168,258.”

NHTSA complaint #11669507, filed 2025-06, 168,258 miles

Other or unknown: “Early this summer the front passenger door open/lock mechanism broke. The door can not be locked. It can be opened from inside but with more force than usual. A few months later the very same problem occurred wth the driver side, front, mechanism. This seems to be a design flaw and not a coincidence.”

NHTSA complaint #11138803, filed 2018-10, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

21% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 90,000 miles.

0%0–1013%10–258%25–5033%50–7525%75–10017%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2014201520162017122018201920232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKZ Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413538$1,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171769,0000—40—Rising
2016763,9000—40—Not enough data
20151315,4000—40—Not enough data
20142870,0000—3850 · TypicalRising
20131350,0000—38—Not enough data
20125960,0000—3867 · MoreRising
20114072,1000—386 · FewerRising

All Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 18 complaints (45% of the total), followed by steering with 13.

Has the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 41 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,100 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 90,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.