NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKX

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

1,410

Active records

Recalls

24

Active records

TSBs

442

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

35

Crashes

52

Fires

20

Top reported issues — Lincoln MKX

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Operating state

318

Braking behavior

274

Reporting mechanism

225

Condition issue

180

Safety restraint issue

159

Performance issue

121

Fluid issue

118

Engine behavior

114

Noise

98

Driver assistance issue

97

Access/entry issue

77

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

66

Smell

54

Electrical issue

43

Thermal issue

43

Lighting behavior

42

Infotainment behavior

37

Powering on/off behavior

33

Vibration/harshness

33

Steering behavior

25

Safety restraint behavior

21

HVAC behavior

17

Recent change

15

Starting behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


I have experienced this issue and it's been 9 months since the first issuance from Ford on this recall. I paid $523 to repair and this is insane since mechanic told me its an OME part so still going to possibly have same issue till recall is handled.

2011 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 15, 2026


It’s been a 4 year battle. I received a bait and switch clone vehicle A Frankenstein!! The vehicle and vin are clones. The vehicle was delivered in the dark after hours during a time I was sick. Im also disabled. I had looked at the vehicle on the [XXX] website Hyundai Genesis lot then went and looked in person and test drove it. I was told it was a one owner vehicle out of Michigan. I purchased it two days later and traded in my perfect immaculate truck. I did not drive the vehicle until 4…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 14, 2026


It has been almost a year since this recall came out and there is not a remedy available. the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy for it since it came out on August 25, 2026

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slowly responded, requiring hard braking, causing the stopping distance to become extended. Several warning lights illuminated with the message Parking Aid displayed. The dealer was not contacted.…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle slowly stopped. The vehicle almost rear-ended another vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there was brake fluid on the ground at the rear passenger’s side of…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was scheduled for the recall repair. The contact was later informed that parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the open recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, requiring hard braking to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving. The message Hydraulic Brake Fluid Low was…

2014 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jul 24, 2026


Through a title search that ended up not being my title number at all And forcing me to do even more research I discovered that the vehicle I bought three weeks ago has a report on public record that caused structural damage to my vehicle and I still don’t have a title for this vehicle because Carvana has the title for my vehicle and I’m having problems touching base with them. They seem to be avoiding me. The vehicle is in my front yard available for inspection whenever you feel is necessary…

2013 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jul 11, 2026


Back up camera don't work half the time or it is upside down and don't allow proper visibility to back up safely. Have to rely on mirrors and windows to back up.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.