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2007 Lincoln MKZ Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

182Air Bags complaints
70.3%Of all 259 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS182 · 70.3%
SERVICE BRAKES29 · 11.2%
WHEELS15 · 5.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13 · 5%
POWER TRAIN7 · 2.7%

Share of the 259 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11046118 — filed 11/14/2017
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11045961 — filed 11/14/2017
“RECEIVED A NOTICE CONCERNING THE LAWSUIT ON THESE AIRBAGS, AND THE NOTICE TO FIND OUT IF MY VEHICLE WAS ONE INVOLVED. CALLED THE DEALERS AND…”NHTSA complaint 11045737 — filed 11/13/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ: 182 of 259 complaints on file (70.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

259 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.