general problems of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ - part 1

57 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2011 MKZ.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2022

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact recently received a recall notice that the parts were available; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the parts were still not available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2021

My vehicle has a safety recall for a possible exploding driver airbag, recall number 21v158. This recall was issued 3/25/21, about 10 months ago, and the manufacturer still does not have a fix for it. This is unacceptable given the severity of the recall. The NHTSA website states that if the manufacturer has not remedied a recall in a reasonable amount of time, then a vehicle complaint should be submitted. In my mind, 10 months is an unreasonable amount of time. I hope that the NHTSA can put additional pressure on Ford/Lincoln to remedy this recall ASAP.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2019

"takata recall" - I do not want them to expode so I would like to get them fixed if possible.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl 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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lincoln of paramus (located at 670 NJ-17, paramus, NJ 07652, (201) 649-1700) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl 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. After contacting obaugh Ford inc. (13 lee jackson hwy, staunton, va) on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2018

Tl - takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts are not available. The dealer, infinity of south atlanta (4201 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291. 678-263-3688) was contacted and confirmed that parts are not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Jc.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2018

Takata recall on 2011 Lincoln Mkz. I no longer have the vehicle, so I do not have the VIN.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2018

Takata notice and dashboard where airbags are. Fash is splitting and dealer said can't be fixed. Have to order and pay for a new dash. I received a class action notice about airbags. Dealer checked and no recalls I concerned.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2018

Car lost all power on the express way. Pull over to the side, after a while got engine going again and check engine light came on. Checked it at the mechanic shop the next day and electronic throttle body, showed a malfunction of a throttle valve. We were in a very a dangerous circumstance. Dangerous position when the car lost power on the express way.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Tl-takata recall - the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) (pab) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Maxwell Ford - 5000 south ih 35 frontage road, austin, texas 78745 (512) 443-5000 - was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Ad.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2017

Ti- takata recall. The contact owns 2011 Lincoln Mkz . The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number:16s26000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification Jun 01, 2016. The dealer (yaklin Ford 1200 n hwy 288 b richwood TX 77531 979-265-4224 stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2017

Takata recall I have got notice that the passenger airbag is dangerously defective and must be replaced. , and I should "contact your nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair". My local dealer (santa monica Ford) does not have the parts, and can not say when they will be available. The notice from tk holdings implies that all repairs should be completed by 27 December. When will the parts be available?.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. We purchased this car new Apr 11, 2011 from mack haik Lincoln in georgetown TX. We have since received two safety recall notices but get no help from the dealer. Our last recall notice included a warning not to allow passengers in the right front seat.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall am not able to sell this car because no one feels it is safe to drive. Therefore, a $20,000 vehicle is sitting in my driveway rusting away !.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2017

Airbag recall ?.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

Takata recall - called dealer (robinson brothers Lincoln baton rouge, louisiana) and they told me they did not have the parts at this time and that I should wait for another letter.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

The dealer has not responded to my many calls for service.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The VIN was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Takata recall Lincoln has no fix available. I asked for loaner/alternate car use reimbursement in accordance with my warranty ($35 /day car is unusable since July-22-2016 letter. Lincoln refused any accomodation whatsoever.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2016

Takata recall. I received a notice about this over a year and a half ago and still have no resolution. The dealer tells me there is no replacement and that I am driving a dangerous vehicle that could kill me and my passengers.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called gateway Ford (190 sykes mountain Ave, white river junction, vt, (802) 295-3124) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA hotline. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (oc welch Lincoln, 4920 independence blvd, hardeeville, SC 29927, (843) 288-0100) stated that there was no information available regarding parts delivery. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to germain Lincoln (13303 tamiami trail n, naples, FL 34110) and was informed that parts were not available and they would call the contact once parts arrived. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they did not know when parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mitchell Lincoln (1222 rucker blvd, enterprise, al 36330, (334) 347-9201) confirmed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to lithia Ford Lincoln (195 e auto center dr, fresno CA 93710, phone: (559) 435-8400), but the parts were not available. The dealer did not know when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (oroville Ford, 1350 oro dam blvd e, oroville, CA 95965 (530) 533-3313) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2016

Ref. Previous complaint no. 11104176 - recalled since July 2016. April 1018 supplied rental car - said my auto could not be driven until repaired. I want my car repaired. Seems over 2 years should be enough time. I don't like the rental - I want my car back. Offered to sell to them - but they would rather waste money on rental rather than satisfy a customer.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The park city Ford dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. Notified in July. Unsafe to have passenger seat occupied. Told fix would be available in October. October at an end and no date set. Unacceptable to have unsafe condition unresolved after four months. This car of little use to us as is. Wife will not ride in passenger seat.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Received recall notice July 2016. Called numerous dealerships and they have no parts to make repair. Do you know if they will ever make repair? cannot allow passengers to sit if passenger seat. Why would they use good air bag for driver and an inferior bag for passenger. Must be to save money.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall- it has been almost 2-1/2 years since I received the recall notice. . I continue to drive my car as it is my only means of transportation. . . When will Lincoln be forced to make repairs? I am very concerned about the safety of my vehicle. . .


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