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Lincoln MKZ HybridModel year report

2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems

Compared with other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011

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
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 21 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, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 38 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (46% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and other or unknown (3). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins 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 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (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: Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Brakes would not work kept trying using both feet and would not stop car. Ended up hitting truck in rear causing severe damage to my car. I do not want money I want my damages to be paid so mycar will be back like it was before. What can I do when my brakes did not respond to me frantically trying to stop?I was going down an interstate coming up to intersection truck was in front and I slammed into the rear with the front of my mkz.”

NHTSA complaint #11183055, filed 2019-02, 50,000 miles

Fuel system: “Above is first time noted. Car will go into gear on its own (when the green blinking, or accessory light is on car's engine is not on & no brake pedal pushed). This has happened with me out of car, other passengers in car, valet moving car for me),,,,,,this is driving miss daisey without a morgan freeman (chaufer). Car will roll on its own. Into dealer 3 times but not fixed. Dangerous car. Only happens when vehicle is in park or accessory mode (blinking green light & no foot on brake and no attempt to start car....just using accessory (I.e. To roll down window). …”

NHTSA complaint #10705677, filed 2015-04, 1,500 miles

Other or unknown: “Oem michelin primacy tires and warranty process are a big problem. Getting ready to file tread wear claim on second set after claiming tread wear warranty on first set through my dealer. Only lasted 30k and were to go > 50k. Now same model tires are now worn to replacement and dealer says I need to purchase elsewhere for another tread wear claim. Reason is they were never paid by michelin for first claim. Lincoln and michelin deserve this complaint for the inconvenience and now second defect on tread wear life. …”

NHTSA complaint #10855597, filed 2016-04, 60,400 miles

Wheels: “Today was the 7th tire that needed to be replaced since leasing this car since january 2014.these low profile tires are terrible. I feel this is unacceptable. I was offered a tire warranty which I regret I did not purchase. Regardless, this is a safety issue. The car does not come with a spare. I feel someone could end up stranded somewhere. Each time was either a small pothole, rock, minor bump in the road, or it just went flat!”

NHTSA complaint #10806323, filed 2015-11, 34,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

19% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 96,000 miles.

5%0–105%10–2510%25–5038%50–7519%75–10014%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 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.

201520162017201920222023122026
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 2014 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 2014 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. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 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 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (46% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2014 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 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2014 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 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 96,000 miles; 19% 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.