TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VI…
2008 lincoln MKZ airbags problems
moderate 158 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
158
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. THE CONTACT CALLED BRUCE WALTERS FORD LINCOLN KIA AT 606-444-2200 AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE …
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE RECEIVED THE RECALL PAPERS LIKE 7 MONTHS AGO AND I CANT GET ANY ANSWERS FROM ANYONE NOT EVEN A DEALERSHIP WILL GIVE ME ANSWERS ABOUT THIS AND WHY I CANT GET IT FIXED I DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY AND I AM IN THE FLORIDA HEAT ALSO I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE A DEATH TRAP. I WOULD LIKE ANSWERS AND WHY ITS TAKING ALMOST A YEAR FOR A AIR BA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. …
WRITING FOR AN ELDERLY FRIEND WHOSE CAR WAS PART OF THE AIRBAG RECALL. HE LIVES IN A RURAL REMOTE COMMUNITY AND THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP IN PORT ANGELES INFORMED HIM THEY WERE NOT DOING THESE REPLACEMENTS. WE DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO DIRECT HIM TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE. HE LIVES IN FORKS WA (98331)
TAKATA RECALL. GOT RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR A FAULTY AIRBAG. WENT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AND LISTED AS A DEALERSHIP CAPABLE OF FIXING THE ISSUE ON THE TAKATA RECALL WEBSITE, AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY DIDN'T NOR WERE THEY GOING TO HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS IN STOCK ANY TIME SOON. I WANT THIS ISSUE FIXED, FREE OF CHARGE, BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED PALMETTO FORD LINCOLN AT (843) 571-3673 (1625 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29407). THE DEALER STA…
I HAVE RECEIVED TWO NOTICES BY MAIL FROM TK HOLDINGS. FIRST NOTICE SAID THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AVAILABLE YET AND TO WAIT FOR SECOND NOTICE. SECOND NOTICE IS OF THEM FILING BANKRUPTCY AND TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER FOR FREE REPAIR. I CONTACTED WITT LINCOLN AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HOW DO I GET FREE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT? I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT NEED TO GET TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. BILTON LINCOLN IN SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29150 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 lincoln MKZ?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 158 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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