2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 29%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 29% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I currently have a rental car because of the takata recall , but the main issue is the traction control function. The adjustments made when traction control is on, during periods of rain have almost cause 3 collisions I think of. Its not like a loss of power steering, but an overcompensation. It feels ready to hydroplane when ever there is heavy rain. I have also replaced all four wheels and it makes no difference.”
NHTSA complaint #11118447, filed 2018-08, 12 miles“Takata recall notified of recall many months ago but every time I call dealer they say they don't have replacements. Dealer is island Lincoln mercury on merritt island, fl note: date below is just a guess. I can not find notification”
NHTSA complaint #11044009, filed 2017-11, 35,000 miles“The passenger frontal airbag inflator has been recalled in march 2017. As of today, 2017.10.24, the certified Lincoln dealer in austin texas does not have a replacement for this recalled item. I called in march and again today, and replacement parts are not available. This is a safety issue that should be fixed before a potential airbag deployment happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11039280, filed 2017-10, 130,000 miles“Takata recall. I was notified of a recall of takata airbag inflators for my car this date by postcard. From tk holdings, inc. I contacted the dealer who informed me there are no parts available anywhere to repair the defect. Thus, I have no remedy available to repair this safety defect in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11047505, filed 2017-11“Takata recall: I received notice the recall a year ago. I immediately called a ford dealer about the recall who told me they would call when ready to replace my air bag. I have not been contacted nor gotten my air bag replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11143463, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
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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