2012 Lincoln MKZ air bags problems
68 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, which is 39% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz. The contact stated while driving approximately 35- 40 MPH, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wooded electric pole, however the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a broken nose, contusions on the knees, sprained ankle and wrist as well as the passenger sustained contusions on the knees and head injuries that required medical attention. No warning lights illuminated before the crash. A police report was filed.
Takata recall. The first recall notice was in march 2017, no parts available for replacing the airbag, a second notice came to me in oct. 26, 2017. The dealers still do not have replacement parts. I have not had a problem with the airbag but I'd feel safer if the airbag was replaced !!!