CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Lincoln MKZ has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (68 reports).
2012 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
This recall covers certain 2010-2014 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Edge, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, MKX, MKZ, Zephyr and Milan models, depending on model year and where the vehicle was sold or registered.
Passenger Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash
A bracket that holds the passenger airbag inflator to its module housing can deform during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Most common 2012 Lincoln MKZ problems
Problem areas named in the 146 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 68 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it remained for further investigation; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
My car has lost powering steering three times now. I have replaced the rack and pinion module twice and Iâm fixing to a third time. This has happened all within the last 3.5 years
I became the owner of a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in 2016. At first there was no issues. Roughly a couple of months later, there was a power steering issue- so the car was driven to Ford with great difficulty where they reset the sensor or something and the power steering was working again. Now a couple of years later, the problem occurred again. The power steering chime came on, the car read âservice advancetracâ in yellow and âpower steering assist faultâ in read, accompanied by the wheel stiffening. I pulled over turned the car off and back on, and the problem went away. It occurred several more times and turning the car off and back on remedied the problem. It would only occur ever
Power steering control module stop working. Ford is aware of this issue and refusing to classify it as a recall. Vehicle inoperable at 83k miles.
While driving I noticed that at times my steering wheel would be difficult to turn. At first, the problem seemed small until I was trying to make a left turn on a very busy 4-lane road, and without warning the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I narrowly avoided being hit and ever since then, the steering has not been the same. I sought help at my nearest Ford dealership and after they inspected the car they determined that there was a problem with the steering assist and possibly the rack and pinion. We then discovered that the very same parts were recalled in 2011 for the same make and model car. I was never notified of any recalls and I asked why I was never contacted. The For
2012 Lincoln MKZ questions
Does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (68), Unknown Or Other (22), Steering (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Lincoln MKZ 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.