2014 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,250 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.
“Notified by Lincoln (ford motor company) about NHTSA 14v-597 recall in letter dated november 2014 concerning the air bag control module failure. As of may 1st, my vehicle still has not been repaired. Although I have made numerous call to Lincoln (ford), I am told that repair parts are not available for my vehicle. I have bee waiting 6 months for repair parts for my vehicle. I find this to be unacceptable as a consumer and hence my filing this complaint with the NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #10713956, filed 2015-05, 2,500 miles“I inform Lincoln motor company on my Lincoln has been recalled, which is happening right now to a record number of americans, but it's even worse when you know that your car has been recalled and can't get the manufacturer to service it at a dealership. When you're told that there are no parts or no technicians to fix your car, what do you do? I was told it's not that bad and didn't need to be replacing right now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267180, filed 2019-10“The contact owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while idle at a stop sign, a nearby aggressive driver had lost control attempting to pass another nearby vehicle; however, lost control and T-boned the front Driver-side door. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the impact of the crash was approximately 40 MPH; however, the air bags did not deploy, but had deployed for the vehicle that caused the crash. Medical attention was sought for hip and neck pain. A police report was not filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11740542, filed 2026-05, 124,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 14% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 68 | 47% |
| 2011 | 66 | 46% |
| 2010 | 96 | 56% |
| 2009 | 66 | 58% |
| 2008 | 166 | 59% |
| 2007 | 184 | 71% |
Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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