2011 Lincoln MKZ Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

66Air Bags complaints

45.8%Of all 144 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS66 · 45.8%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 13.9%

STEERING18 · 12.5%

ENGINE10 · 6.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY9 · 6.2%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED…”NHTSA complaint 11245424 — filed 08/21/2019

“TAKATA RECALL. MY AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON. BASED ON RESEARCH IT INDICATES THAT MY FRONT AIRBAGS MAY NOT ACTIVATE DURING AN ACCIDENT. THIS LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11230335 — filed 07/09/2019

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED…”NHTSA complaint 11187450 — filed 03/18/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ: 66 of 144 complaints on file (45.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.