The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (18 reports).
0Recalls
40Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
Most common 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering rack. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the brake service warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force on the brake pedal and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 168,258.
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard and the stopping distance was extended. The "Check Braking System" and "Service Advancetrac" messages were displayed. The ABS, brakes, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and engaged the electronic parking brake. The contact stated that when she turned off and restarted the vehicle, the warning lights turned off and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred on two separate occasions; however, on the last occasion, the warnin
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brakes failed to operate upon depression of the brake pedal with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The contact immediately applied the parking brake and drifted the vehicle off to the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle three times and the warning lights reappeared on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle home and later had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed him that the ABS hydraulic control unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was n
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V34000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not repaired under the recall, and that the recall had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid questions
Does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (18), Steering (13), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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