2012 Lincoln MKZ HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 0 |
| Air bags | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2012 vs. every other MKZ Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKZ Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Electric power steering failureLed to recall 15V-340
What MKZ Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering control…
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