TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE IN MARCH 2017. NOTHING SINCE.
2007 Lincoln MKZ airbags problems
moderate 176 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
176
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VE…
TAKATA RECALL: I'VE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY NOTIFIED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL ARE DELAYED SINCE 2016. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EVENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. APPLE VALLEY FORD IN APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MAN…
TAKATA RECALL
MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY PASSENGER SIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE INJURY IF IN ACCIDENT I'VE REPLACES SEVERAL TIRES AND RECENTLY HAVE NEW ONES AND TIRE PRESSURE GOES COMPLETELY FLAT ON 2 BACK TIRES AND CONSTANTLY PUTTING AIR IN FRONT TIRES.. I RETURNED IT TO SERVICE STATION THAT INSTALLED TIRES AND HE SAID THE RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT'S WHY I'M LOSING AIR IN TIRES. THESE NEED REPLACED AND ARE…
TAKATA RECALL.RECEIVED NOTICE JUNE 1,2016 ON PAB RECALL.I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WOULD BE REPLACED IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER,2016 BY DOBBS FORD-LINCOLN HERE IN MEMPHIS. NOW I AM TOLD THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THIS PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED.WE DO HAVE VERY HOT AND HUMID SUMMERS HERE.
TAKATA RECALL. WE/VE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER TWO YEARS TO GET OUR CAR REPAIED. WHEN COMPLAINING TO LINCOLN, THEY OFFERED A LOANER. HAVE CALLED THE 2 CLOSEST DEALERS, AND THEY HAVE NO LOANERS AVAILABLE. LINCOLN GIVES US THE RUN AROUND. MY GOD, THEY'RE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY DON'T HAVE LOANERS AVAILABLE. MY WIFE IS SCARED TO DEATH TO RIDE IN THIS CAR. CAN YOU HELP US?
TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY VERIFIED MY RECALL. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. I ALSO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE CARPET INSERTS. I HAVE HAD MANY INSTANCES WHERE MY SHOE GET STUCK ON THE METAL PIECE NEAR THE CHAIR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SCHUMACHER LINCOLN OF DEL RAY IN DEL RAY, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFA…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 176 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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