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2011 Lincoln MKZ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21E013000
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| Jan 7, 201919V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V001000
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| Nov 1, 201818V775000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V775000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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| Jun 2, 201515V340000 | Steering: electric power assist systemIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V340000
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Owner complaints by component185
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 84 | 45 |
| Steering | 32 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 13 |
| Structure | 11 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 5 |
| Engine | 10 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names MKZ, MKZ Hev.
Latest reports
- Power train
“2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD, 25000 miles. The plastic sheath that covers the transmission shift cable split in two. The split is located on the cable between the engine and firewall.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact's spouse stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's spouse started the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the interior seal of the driver's door, located…”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased…”
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
- 201510 recalls96 complaints
- 201413 recalls125 complaints
- 201312 recalls121 complaints
- 20125 recalls205 complaints
- 20115 recalls185 complaints
- 20107 recalls169 complaints
- 20096 recalls114 complaints
- 20084 recalls281 complaints
- 20074 recalls259 complaints
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2011 Lincoln MKZ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: steering (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Lincoln MKZ?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 84 complaints out of 185 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Lincoln MKZ?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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