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Lincoln Mkz Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Mkz Hybrid from 2011 to 2020: 179 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 10 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (59), 2011 (40), 2014 (28). Best fuel economy: 41 mpg combined (2020).

Lincoln Mkz Hybrid
Photo: SsmIntrigue · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Steering40
Airbags36
Other / unknown21
Brakes (hydraulic)19
Electrical19
Body & structure12
Engine11
Brakes11

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201104038
201205938
201301238
201402838
201501240
20160640
201701740
20180240
20190241
20200141

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (59), 2011 (40), 2014 (28).

How many recalls has the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid had?

Across 2011–2020, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).