2009 Lincoln MKZ Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  113%
• 25k–50k
  338%
• 50k–75k
  113%
• 75k–100k
  113%
• 100k–150k
  113%
• 150k+
  113%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Lincoln MKZ owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 years ago air bags were replaced on a recall notice. Last week dash board is showing a warning notice with the air bag(s) again. Is there another recall for the air bags? Do I have to pay for replacement?

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. While driving at 60 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle, causing it to crash into the guardrail. The contact mentioned that the air bags deployed with excessive force and burned the contact's neck. The contact required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Takata recall, I brought this car from a dealership in blacksburg feb 15, 2017. This recall should have been fixed before the car was sold to me. It is now feb 18, 2018 and no sign of the parts are available to fix my car. We have several trips planned and no vehicle to drive. We are retired and go alot. We do not want one of us sitting in the backseat for trips. Noone has offer us a vehicle to use in the mean time. We don't have any idea when the part will be available. If you cannot get the part within 2 months, people should be able to have the vehicle replaced. When you call the phone number you get a recording about the recall, no parts available anytime soon. What are we suppose to do. My email address is [redacted] I called the dealership they do not have any idea when the part will be available. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle received damage to the front end and was towed. A police report was filed. The contact was unable to recall the specific injuries; however, medical attention was later sought. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

"Takata recall" received recall for passenger airbag in March,2017. I have been told by dealership that the part is not available now and they cannot give a time when it will be available. Takata has now filed bankruptcy. My complaint is that I did not buy the car from Takata, I bought it from a Lincoln dealership. I don't understand why Lincoln can't get another airbag for replacement. It is now October 20,2017. They have had enough time for this recall. I am fearful of a passenger riding in the car if the defective airbag should erupt and kill or injure someone. I can't sell the car. Who's going to buy a car with a recall for a Takata airbag?

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The air bag warning indicator was illuminated and the contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall : I received a letter from Lincoln motor company dated 3/2017. The letter stated my passenger side air bag is under recall due to a ruptured inflator May result in serious injury or death. It is now 10/30 and Lincoln keeps saying the parts are not ready. Meanwhile I driving around in a dangerous car. I need to get this fixed. Please keep on top of Lincoln to get this done..

Indicator light came on for passenger side airbag says it has recall and it looks as though the airbag is trying to come out of its compartment

Takata recall in March of 2017 I received a letter by mail from the Lincoln motor company alerting me of an important safety recall. In October of 2017 I received a legal notice by mail from tk holdings inc. Instructing me to contact my nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair. I looked further into the matter via www.airbagrecall.com to verify the status of this recall only to discover "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available." the reason for this formal complaint is simple. I use this vehicle as my daily driver, more often than not, with passengers. I am simply concerned for the safety of my family, other potential passengers and myself. I registered my email address with tkrestructuring.com/ppic to hopefully be kept informed on the matter. …

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