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2012 Lincoln MKZ Air Bags Problems

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

68Air Bags complaints
46.6%Of all 146 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 BAGS68 · 46.6%
Unspecified / other22 · 15.1%
STEERING20 · 13.7%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 11.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 6.2%

Share of the 146 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“I RECEIVED A LETTER IN MARCH OF 2017 STATING THAT THERE WAS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY CAR. THE LETTER…”NHTSA complaint 11182537 — filed 02/26/2019
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 19S01 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11173897 — filed 02/04/2019
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…”NHTSA complaint 11166307 — filed 01/10/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ: 68 of 146 complaints on file (46.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 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.