2010 Lincoln MKZ Air Bags Problems

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

95Air Bags complaints

56.2%Of all 169 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 BAGS95 · 56.2%

SERVICE BRAKES26 · 15.4%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING11 · 6.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 5.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 5.3%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL: THERE IS ONLY ONE LINCOLN DEALER REMAINING IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS FOR A…”NHTSA complaint 11157282 — filed 12/10/2018

“2010 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11156330 — filed 12/10/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED…”NHTSA complaint 11153316 — filed 11/23/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ: 95 of 169 complaints on file (56.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none 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.