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Issues with Lincoln MKZ AIR BAGS by Years

The Lincoln MKZ had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 613 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2007, 2008, 2010 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse Lincoln MKZ AIR BAGS problems by years

2017 1 2016 9 2015 4 2014 1 2013 2 2012 64 2011 61 2010 92 2009 63 2008 151 2007 169

Do Lincoln MKZ models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 3 SIDE/WINDOW 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Worst Lincoln MKZ Problems

AIR BAGS
2010 Lincoln MKZ April 4, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 198000 miles

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. while driving on a rocky driveway, the vehicle skidded to the left and accelerated at a high r...

AIR BAGS
2016 Lincoln MKZ May 1, 2019 Victims: 3 Mileage: 30006 miles

A vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me because a car did the same in front of them. i braked suddenly but it felt like my vehicle was being pushed...

AIR BAGS
2013 Lincoln MKZ March 6, 2017 Victims: 2 Mileage: 40000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 lincoln mkz. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was involved in a minor front end crash. while the contact wa...

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on Lincoln MKZ

The AIR BAGS
2008 Lincoln MKZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the brake, the driver seat belt and air bags failed. the contact experienced an intended acceleration. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and the emergency brake also failed to stop the vehicle. as a result the contact crashed into an embankment. the air bag failed to deploy. the contact sustained back and head injuries that was encounter with the steering wheel and windshield. the front passenger sustained lower back injuries both required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

The AIR BAGS
2012 Lincoln MKZ

Do not own

The AIR BAGS
2007 Lincoln MKZ

I have received letter for recall and letter stating there parts available for this recall. i called the nearest dealer an gave my info and the response was that they have not yet received parts. i attempted again being that i had not heard from them after them stating that they would call when parts came available. it's has been over a year, an in the year i have been in two accidents. i need this issue to be fixed replaced or refunded of the car value. the wait has been way too long causing anxiety with the stress of being severely hurt or even killed. * (recall related incident) ts

The AIR BAGS
2012 Lincoln MKZ

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that while on the interstate driving 50 mph, there was a two vehicle collision and all the vehicle attempted to stop but it caused multiple collisions. the contact depressed her brake pedal however she crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained bruises to the stomach from the seat, head, both shoulders, knees, chest and both arm injuries that required medical attention. the contact mentioned the other driver was not injured. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was part of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. but did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The AIR BAGS
2008 Lincoln MKZ

I am having a really hard time getting this air bag replaced with a local dealership the only dealership in radius. mtn view lincoln ford chattanooga, tn. this is the only vehicle i drive and i advised them i would need a loaner while this repair is being done. the first time i called with a cs representative on the phone they advised me they didn't have a part but could order it. i asked about a loaner the rep told me only the service manager can approve that and i was sent to his desk where i left a message. i didn't receive a call back. (there is a google review regarding my experience). after receiving yet another recall notice last week i dreadfully attempted to schedule an appointment to get this fixed. which was today at 7:45, last week i expressed again the need for a loaner the guy who answered the phone advised me they had 40 loaners out but he can see what he can do. today i arrived waited 20 mins and todd comes to my vehicle i advised them what i was there for and he stated there are no loaners but he will ...

The AIR BAGS
2011 Lincoln MKZ

Takata recall. my airbag indicator light remains on. based on research it indicates that my front airbags may not activate during an accident. this light appeared a few weeks ago. this is concerning as i often travel with small children and makes me wonder about the safety of everyone in the car. unable to sale car due to this issue. i do not want to pay for a repair in which the makers of takata inflators are responsible for repairing.

The AIR BAGS
2009 Lincoln MKZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact did not want to wait two weeks to schedule a recall repair appointment. west herr ford of amherst (2600 millersport hwy, getzville, ny 14068, (716) 810-1319) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

The AIR BAGS
2016 Lincoln MKZ

A vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me because a car did the same in front of them. i braked suddenly but it felt like my vehicle was being pushed from behind, my steering wheel air bags deployed so did the sides. the air bags deployed before the impact blinding me as i rear ended the car in front. i suffered burns, bruises, neck injuries and lower back pain. i was driving no more than 25-30 miles per hour. my car was a total lost and i had owned it for less than a year.

The AIR BAGS
2016 Lincoln MKZ

Takata recall

The AIR BAGS
2016 Lincoln MKZ

Takata recall