Does the 2012 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKX, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKX?

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (26 complaints), followed by electrical system (17).

How many 2012 Lincoln MKX complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 84 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Lincoln MKX recalls and problems

1 recall and 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lincoln MKX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Lincoln MKX recalls

Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 83,250 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
The risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes26
Electrical system17
Power train11
Structure10
Engine8
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Unknown or other7
Air bags4
Back over prevention3
Fuel/propulsion system3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 1, 2025 · Service brakes
Recalled master cylinder brake booster was repaired at the dealership under the recall approx 4 or 5 years ago. The same issue has began again. Out of nowhere while braking, the pedal will become soft and press to the floor. During this time, the car will not slow down. This is resembling a defective part.

Aug 29, 2025 · Electrical system
The camera change from vertical to horizontal, the camera shutdown while in motion.

Jun 23, 2025 · Back over prevention · 185,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was reversed. The contact stated that the image was upside down and the camera was flickering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact believed that the failure was…

Jan 10, 2025 · Electrical system
Backup camera faulty won’t connect just black screen

Dec 13, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
brake booster

MKX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	6	66	0	0
2010	6	111	9	1
2011	3	149	6	4
2012	1	84	2	0
2013	1	164	7	2
2014	1	35	2	0
2015	0	19	1	0

Across all years, the 2007 MKX has the most complaints (298). All Lincoln MKX years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKX, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKX?: Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (26 complaints), followed by electrical system (17).
How many 2012 Lincoln MKX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 84 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 1, 2025.