Lincoln MKC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 603 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKC (model years 2015–2019). The most reported problem area is engine (323 complaints), followed by electrical system (68 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (12).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (193), 2015 (131) and 2019 (123). Among model years at least two years old, the 2018 has the fewest complaints on file (76).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln MKC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 323 | 5 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 68 | 5 of 5 | |
| Power train | 52 | 5 of 5 | |
| Back over prevention | 51 | 5 of 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 47 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V011000 | Jan 15, 2026 | Equipment: electrical, engine block heater | 2015–2016 | 116,672 |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Equipment: electrical, engine block heater | 2016–2019 | 59,006 |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015–2019 | 1,456,417 |
| 25V270000 | Apr 23, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015 | 160,729 |
| 23V378000 | May 26, 2023 | Engine | 2015–2019 | 142,734 |
| 20V331000 | Jun 8, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2015 | 2,147,323 |
| 18V104000 | Feb 12, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2018 | 88 |
| 17V472000 | Jul 25, 2017 | Seats | 2015 | 94,605 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 19 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.