2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (19 reports).

0Recalls
59Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

Most common 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering19
Air Bags17
Electrical System8
Engine6
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes4
Structure4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Vehicle Speed Control2

What owners report

2026-06-04, Service Brakes
I have a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2012 with 88k miles on it. While I was slowing to a stop as I approached a stoplight at a busy intersection, the 'Check Brake' warning on the dashboard lit up without warning and no prior issues, and my ability to brake became near impossible as the pedal softened. I needed to push it all the way to the floor to get the vehicle to stop. I shifted into park and turned off the vehicle - following turning it back on, the dashboard warning disappeared, I was able to brake again, and the warning has not come back since. My vehicle just passed inspection earlier in the month, and nothing with the brakes came up. This is a critical safety issue! It could have been potent
2025-07-15, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The contact stated that after pumping the brake pedal repeatedly the vehicle came to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with the ABS control module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notifie
2025-07-03, Latches/Locks/Linkages
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open while pulling the interior door handle, requiring the contact to open the door using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front driver's side interior door handle was replaced three times, and the door lock was replaced once; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger' side door failed to open completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front passenger' side door lock was replaced once; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the f
2023-12-01, Steering
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist and driving track warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his place of employment. The contact stated that after work he started the vehicle and, while driving, the steering seized. The contact used both hands to turn and steer the vehicle. The contact phoned the local dealer and made the dealer aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failu
2023-11-29, Steering
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to reverse, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, and the vehicle displayed a message stating "Electric Power Steering Assist Fault". The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the power steering control module. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was included but the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not as

2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (19), Air Bags (17), Electrical System (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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