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Lincoln Mkz Hybrid years to avoid

The Lincoln Mkz Hybrid years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.

233

Total complaints

0

Recall campaigns

2011–2020

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lincoln Mkz Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year79 complaints2011: 49 complaints2012: 79 complaints2013: 18 complaints2014: 31 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 27 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 2 complaints
Lincoln Mkz Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Mkz Hybrid years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2012High complaints + open investigation79
2011High complaint rate49
2014High complaints + open investigation31
2013Open safety investigation18
2015Open safety investigation16
2016Open safety investigation7

Every Mkz Hybrid year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202020
201920
201820
2017270
2016avoid70
2015avoid160
2014avoid310
2013avoid180
2012avoid790
2011avoid490

Common questions

What are the worst Lincoln Mkz Hybrid years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mkz Hybrid years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2020.

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid?

By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mkz Hybrid years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the Mkz Hybrid.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.