2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 10 MKZ Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 51,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 25% | 51,750 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | 24,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 27,448 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 27,448 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Door Latch Failure (EA15002) — opened Feb 27, 2015, closed Nov 13, 2015, led to recall 15V246000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The nhtsa recall number 16v875000 remedy is still not available. I was originally notified on jan 2017. It has been almost 2 years now with no solution. I am concerned about the seat belts not properly restraining passengers in a crash.
The panoramic sunroof glass is separating or delaminating. The glass is developing air pockets between the layers of glass and its coatings. Larger air pockets developed first around the edges, and now smaller bubbles have developed throughout the entire sunroof. New bubbles continue to develop. In…
I have advancetrac service warning, hill assist and abs disabled and the steering wheel being heavier than normal plus the transmission slipping while acceleration and braking. The problem usually happens at wet or cold weather. It started once a day but now at least 50 times a day. Many times that…
The panoramic sunroof is delaminating. And area along the left edge of the sunroof, on the drivers side of the car just above the drivers head, is beginning to delaminate on the interior surface. There appears to be a thick film of some sort that is bubbling from the edge toward the center of the…
Power steering assist control module causing vehicle to lose steering ability while in motion; producing high risk of accident. While turning vehicle steering gave out almost causing a accident luckily no other car was oncoming. Faulty design recalls on most lincoln that year for same problem. The…
Other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years
← 2012 MKZ Hybrid · 2014 MKZ Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKZ Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 MKZ Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 MKZ Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 MKZ Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 MKZ Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 MKZ Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 MKZ Hybrid | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 MKZ Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 MKZ Hybrid | 40 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, latches/locks/linkages, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKZ Hybrid model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.