Lincoln MKX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 22 recalls and 1,418 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKX (model years 2007–2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (407 complaints), followed by service brakes (229 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 156 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 164 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 84 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 149 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 111 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 253 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 298 | 14 | 8 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (298), 2008 (253) and 2013 (164). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln MKX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 407 | 7 of 14 | |
| Service brakes | 229 | 12 of 14 | |
| Electrical system | 178 | 12 of 14 | |
| Engine | 140 | 12 of 14 | |
| Power train | 138 | 11 of 14 |
Latest 8 of 22 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V544000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2016–2018 | 499,129 |
| 21V158000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2010 | 2,602,668 |
| 21V081000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2010 | 1,067 |
| 20V469000 | Aug 10, 2020 | Service brakes | 2016–2018 | 488,594 |
| 20V414000 | Jul 17, 2020 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2016–2018 | 19,299 |
| 19V809000 | Nov 12, 2019 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2016–2017 | 54,411 |
| 19V632000 | Aug 29, 2019 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2016 | 116,160 |
| 19V001000 | Jan 7, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010 | 782,384 |
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 52 complaints and a fire in 20 complaints; 35 people injured and 1 death 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.