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2012 Lincoln MKZ Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has 68 NHTSA airbags complaints and 5 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Airbags
68
Steering
20
Other
17
Brakes
16
Structure
7
Electrical
7
Lights
3

68

Complaints

5

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Airbags Recalls

19V001000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Geo...

18V775000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replaceme...

17V024000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, i...

21V158000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 For...

21E013000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2021AIR BAGSI was notified April 2021, that my vehicle had an airbag safety recall repair. To date, I have not ...
Mar 25, 2021AIR BAGSTakata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa...
Mar 25, 2021AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDue to the open recall without a known solution, I am unable to ensure the safe use of my vehicle fo...
Jan 14, 2020AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35- 40 MPH, ...
Dec 13, 2019AIR BAGSDO NOT OWN
Aug 8, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE DRIVING 50...
Jan 28, 2019AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MAN...
Oct 31, 2018AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ...
Jun 12, 2018AIR BAGSTAKATA INFLACTORS RECALL OF JAN. 2017 PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ...
Jun 4, 2018AIR BAGSRECENTLY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY ADVISING ME OF A RECALL REGARDING MY CA...
May 1, 2018AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
May 1, 2018AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL, RECEIVED LETTER FROM LINCOLN IN MAY 2018 STATING MY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR W...
Feb 13, 2018AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED IN...
Dec 27, 2017AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA C...
Nov 1, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL WE HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE NOTICES OF THE RECALL BUT NO NOTICE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN ...
Oct 31, 2017AIR BAGS"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIRBAG INFLATORS PART FOR MY VEHICLE NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURE AFTER REC...
Oct 25, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS FOR...
Oct 23, 2017AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA C...
Oct 23, 2017AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA C...
Oct 8, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL I KEEP GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND CUTOMER SERVICE. I ALSO WASN'T...

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