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Lincoln MKZ HybridModel year report

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 38 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by steering (3) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “The panoramic sunroof is delaminating. And area along the left edge of the sunroof, on the drivers side of the car just above the drivers head, is beginning to delaminate on the interior surface. There appears to be a thick film of some sort that is bubbling from the edge toward the center of the roof glass. The car garaged indoors day and night.”

NHTSA complaint #11060967, filed 2018-01, 55,000 miles

Steering: “I purchased a used 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid on nov 28 2016. On dec 1 2016 I was driving on I 20 in birmingham al and the vehicle stalled on the freeway after I had engaged in a panic stop and veered the vehicle to the right. My vehicle froze in a position with the left rear of the vehicle in the traffic lane and the right front of the vehicle on the emergency lane. The vehicle was blocking traffic. It locked up in such a way that I could not get it unlocked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955009, filed 2017-02, 32,500 miles

Electrical system: “All dashboard warning lights come on simultaneously, randomly/without warning. This also affected the cruise control activation along with the vehicle lane change warning sensors becoming non-operational.”

NHTSA complaint #11772050, filed 2026-10

Latches, locks and linkages: “A few weeks ago the right rear door latch failed and had to be replaced (the door would not stay shut, while parked or during vehicle operation). Today the front right (passenger side) door latch also failed. Same exact issue. This is extremely dangerous as someone could fall out of the car during operation. ***note: we also had this exact issue on a ford fiesta owned by another family member, I'm guessing it the part is the same part or has the same manufacturer*** extremely dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10638816, filed 2014-09, 22,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,448 and 58,000 miles.

0%0–1022%10–2522%25–5044%50–7511%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014201520162017201842026
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 2013 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 FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT383738$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 2013 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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

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 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2013 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 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 38 city and 37 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 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,448 and 58,000 miles; 44% 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.