2017 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 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.
“I was stationary behind a car turning left on hwy 154 s in coweta co, ga, when I was hit from behind by another automobile going approximately 50+ MPH. The driver who hit me never applied his brakes, which pushed my car into the SUV in front of me. The car I was pushed into was shoved 30+ yards down the road. My airbags did not deploy and my driver's side seat broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11373156, filed 2020-11, 31,000 miles“I purchased my 2017 Lincoln MKZ Select on November 11, 2024. The vehicle was determined to need a new engine, per Murgado Lincoln of Chicago. They had my car for over 48 days while putting in a new engine. After this was completed the car had to be sent back due to a mistake the mechanics made by not attaching a gasket properly. After this, I began experiencing odd noises underneath the hood and throughout the vehicle; delayed timing belt in both acceleration and deceleration, and so forth. I was then involved in a hit-and-run car accident (not my fault). …”
NHTSA complaint #11673818, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 10127406Nov 3, 2017Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ vehicles built on or before 27-Oct-2017 may exhibit an illuminated airbag lamp and/or SYNC 911 assist not operational message being displayed. Connect…
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 2017 Lincoln MKZ
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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