Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years to avoid (and the best years)
167 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recalls across 6 model years, 2011 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 167complaints
- 0recalls
- 10reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 7reported injuries
Which Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years should you avoid?
No Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Lincoln MKZ Hybrid year has 22 complaints on file. The busiest year is the 2012 (59).
What are the best Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years?
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2015 (12), 2013 (12) and 2017 (17). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 0.8× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 12 | 0.5× | 0 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2014 | 27 | 1.2× | 0 | 6 | 4 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2013 | 12 | 0.5× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2012 | 59 | 2.7× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Steering |
| 2011 | 40 | 1.8× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Airbags |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 40 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Airbags & seat belts17 (42%)
- Steering, suspension & tires12 (30%)
- Brakes4 (10%)
- Structure & body4 (10%)
- Electrical & infotainment2 (5%)
Recalls
No recalls on record for these model years.