Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Lincoln MKZ seatbelts problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
FORD/LINCOLN: THE 60/40 SPLIT REAR SEAT BACKREST, ON SOME VEHICLES, HAVE 60 PERCENT SECTION STUCK IN FOLDED DOWN POSITION, DUE TO REAR CENTER SAFETY BELT BUCKLED OVER EMPTY SEAT AND FOLDED DOWN. LIFT 60 PERCENT SLIGHTLY, GAIN ACCESS TO CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, RELEASE BELT BUCKLE LATCH AND ALLOW SAFETY BELT TO RETRACT. MODELS 2013 FUSION, MKZ.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 48,825 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts 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 seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Lincoln/MKZ.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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