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2011 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems

Complaints
66about this part
Share
46%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
42,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 46% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. We purchased this car new apr 11, 2011 from mack haik Lincoln in georgetown tx. We have since received two safety recall notices but get no help from the dealer. Our last recall notice included a warning not to allow passengers in the right front seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11091945, filed 2018-05, 40,000 miles

“Takata notice and dashboard where airbags are.fash is splitting and dealer said can't be fixed. Have to order and pay for a new dash. I received a class action notice about airbags. Dealer checked and no recalls I concerned”

NHTSA complaint #11150424, filed 2018-11, 50,000 miles

“Takata recall - called dealer (robinson brothers Lincoln baton rouge, louisiana) and they told me they did not have the parts at this time and that I should wait for another letter.”

NHTSA complaint #11042188, filed 2017-11, 50,000 miles

“40 m, car when right off road, hit a poll. Center to right front damage. Air bag did not deploy. I did not have any cuts on face but my head was hurting hard. Alot I don't remember after that for days.”

NHTSA complaint #10566970, filed 2014-03, 102,000 miles

“I was the driver; the accident occured day;sunny around noon;I was in a library parking lot pulling into a parking space -slowly suddenly , the car leapt forward the and something seemed to be under the accelerator- it leapt forward I could lt not make the car stop; what stopped the car wasae concrete light post which exploded. If I had not hit the post the car would have gone in to a lake and I might have drowned. I was alone the car - and I had about $10,000 damage to my car. I believe the floor mat shifted and was under the accelerator and I am very distressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10637447, filed 2014-09, 25,000 miles

Related recalls

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201743%
2016914%
201578%
201433%
201344%
20126847%
20116646%
20109656%
20096658%
200816659%
200718471%

Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Brakes
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology