2012 Lincoln MKZ Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 1% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Aug 2, my husband & I were approaching a 4-way light near our neighborhood. We were slowing down to turn right at the intersection. As we began the turn, the tires locked & our car slide left across lanes that resulted in a crash. Both airbags deployed. I was thrown into the windshield, despite my seat-belt, busting it. Then, my airbag deployed. It was like my husband had no control of the vehicle. Both airbags deployed. Tires were still locked when tow-truck arrived. Other car involved did not have this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242528, filed 2019-08, 63,000 miles“Purchased the vehicle in january 2015 with 23,000 miles on it. Have had consistent issues with the low tire pressure light coming on. Apparently the chrome rims flake and cause and air leakage to occur. I have had several tire places fix the issue to no avail. The first company found a hairline crack on the interior of the rim so I thought that was the issue and replaced rim. The issue continued and not always on the same tire. I have found quite a few others online with a similar issue so I am reporting it in the hopes that Lincoln will rectify this issue with their chrome rims. …”
NHTSA complaint #10928139, filed 2016-11, 23,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ
68 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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