2013 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (17), Steering (16), Power Train (15).
Key takeaways
- 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 16% |
| Steering | 16 | 15% |
| Power Train | 15 | 14% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 11% |
| Structure | 12 | 11% |
| Engine | 10 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 | 7% |
| Wheels | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-15
Component Failure & Inspection: Restraints Control Module (RCM) / physical airbags failed on a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The 44-page Bosch CDR report proves a hardware failure: Page 8 logs a "YES" command for Frontal and Rollover Discriminating Deployment. System voltage was stable (14.02V at T0), and seatbelt pretensioners su...
Suspension,power Train,service Brakes - filed 2026-03-11
Vehicle: Lincoln MKZ 2013 Dealer: Auto Quest Inc. Description of the Safety Issue: I am submitting this report regarding a vehicle safety concern involving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ that I purchased from Auto Quest Inc. in Renton, Washington. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, within the first few days of ownership, the...
Steering - filed 2026-02-12
I was slowing down to take a turn and I see an error message saying “power steering assist failure”. And steering went stiff..
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.