2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,693 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2012 with 88k miles on it. While I was slowing to a stop as I approached a stoplight at a busy intersection, the 'Check Brake' warning on the dashboard lit up without warni”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2026 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floor”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ (MKZ AWD, MKZ FWD, MKZ Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–38 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–41 / 24–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Lincoln Mkz Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mkz Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 40 |
| 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 59 |
| 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 27 |
| 2015 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid
How do I know if my 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.