What airbag problem is common on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Most airbag complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid center on the Takata inflator recall (campaign 17V024000), where owners reported that replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods after notification.

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which is 29% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an active airbag recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Owner complaints repeatedly reference NHTSA campaign 17V024000 for Takata airbag inflators, though no related recall entries are listed in this dataset.

Did the airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?

No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is 52,750 miles.

2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 17 of 59 complaints (29%) filed for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, almost all tied to the Takata inflator recall (campaign 17V024000). No related recall entries are listed in this dataset despite the repeated recall references in owner narratives, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 52,750.

Airbags complaints: 17; 29% of 59
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving Takata airbag inflator recall notices (campaign 17V024000) but being told by dealers that replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods, in some cases over a year.
Several complaints describe repeated calls to dealerships with no scheduling possible because parts had not been manufactured yet.
One owner described the passenger frontal airbag inflator as recalled but unrepaired, expressing concern about risk if the airbag deployed in a crash.
A separate complaint mentioned a traction control issue during heavy rain that felt like overcompensation, filed alongside a Takata recall reference but describing a different system.
Multiple contacts said they were still waiting for a remedy months after notification, with no completion date given by the dealer.

When 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2017, latest Sep 2, 2022.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Sep 2022; peak Nov 2017 (7).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by MKZ Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201118 (45%)
201217 (29%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (17%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What airbag problem is common on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?: Most airbag complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid center on the Takata inflator recall (campaign 17V024000), where owners reported that replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods after notification.
How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which is 29% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an active airbag recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?: Owner complaints repeatedly reference NHTSA campaign 17V024000 for Takata airbag inflators, though no related recall entries are listed in this dataset.
Did the airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?: No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is 52,750 miles.