Lincoln MKS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 371 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKS (model years 2009–2016). The most reported problem area is steering (119 complaints), followed by electrical system (52 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 142 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 51 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 56 | 4 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (142), 2009 (56) and 2010 (51). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln MKS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 119 | 6 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 52 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine | 47 | 7 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 4 of 8 | |
| Power train | 22 | 6 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V621000 | Aug 25, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2013–2015 | 77,502 |
| 16V247000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Air bags: frontal | 2009, 2011 | 695 |
| 15V812000 | Dec 2, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2013 | 868 |
| 15V605000 | Sep 28, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting | 2015 | 203 |
| 15V464000 | Jul 24, 2015 | Parking brake | 2015 | 7,165 |
| 15V340000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2011–2013 | 393,623 |
| 15V040000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Structure: body, door | 2011–2013 | 194,889 |
| 14V393000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2013–2014 | 83,250 |
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 23 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 54 people injured and 59 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.