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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns across the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 2011–2020. Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 10 model years with settled counts, the 2012 drew the most (59) and the 2020 the fewest (1).

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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid complaints by model year

178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

40 59 12 27 12 6 17 2 2 1
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2020 · 1 complaints
  • 2018 · 2 complaints
  • 2019 · 2 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2012 · 59 complaints
  • 2011 · 40 complaints
  • 2014 · 27 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2011–2020. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Steering 131931004000
Air bags 181700010000
Service brakes 46113103200
Unknown or other 3622214000
Electrical system 2811401001
Structure 1421101010
Engine 0610103000
Power train 0221204000

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls (0)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one MKZ Hybrid model year, newest first.

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201138 mpg
201238 mpg
201338 mpg
201438 mpg
201540 mpg
201640 mpg
201740 mpg
201840 mpg
201941 mpg
202041 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FAQ

How many recalls has the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid had?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model year from 2011 to 2020. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Lincoln MKZ Hybrid year has the most complaints?

Among the last 10 model years with settled counts, the 2012 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (59) and the 2020 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems?

Across the 2011–2020 model years, owners most often name the steering, air bags, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid get?

EPA rates the 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid at 41 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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