Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ has 7 recalls, 184 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
184
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
19V001000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Geo...
18V775000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replaceme...
15V340000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicle...
16V384000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ ...
14E028000
EQUIPMENT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercu...
21V158000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 For...
21E013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact's spouse stated that while the vehicle was parked, ... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the bra... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ENGINE | As I was traveling home from work, I noticed the car jerk slightly and immediately decelerate. The e... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While traveling on interstate at70 mph a red triangle appears on dash engine turns off warning on da... |
| May 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I was stopping at a stop sign and was unable to stop immediately, instead I coasted a little bit bef... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | TIRES | The tire is a NEXEN 225/45R18 After driving at highway speed on an out-of-town trip for several hou... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving home in rush hour traffic at approximately 50 mph. I tried to brake but the pedal wen... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | There have been several occasions where I am cruising at a steady spread and when I try to brake, th... |
| May 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Recently I have experienced a "soft brake pedal" on my 2011 Lincoln MKZ. I investigated online and h... |
| May 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the bra... |
| Mar 16, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the p... |
| Dec 31, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes worked perfectly until I had to stop suddenly. Brake pedal went almost to the floor before br... |
| Jul 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving down the road all of a sudden Accutrac warning came up and then check brake system. The bra... |
| Jun 29, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa... |
| Nov 26, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | During a braking event that caused my ABS to activate, my brake pedal traveled almost all the way to... |