Model year guide

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined38 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined38 mpg
City41 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,750
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,750
Fuel only$8,750
Per mile$0.12

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Lincoln mkz hybrid

The Lincoln MKZ is a mid-size, four-door, five-passenger, front- or all-wheel drive luxury sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand across two generations in North America and China (2015–2020). Co-developed with the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, the MKZ was available with either gasoline or gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 191 hp

2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid vehicles on record

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2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid get?

The 2012 Lincoln mkz hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 38 mpg combined (41 city / 35 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.