NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKX

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,398

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

314

Braking behavior

266

Reporting mechanism

221

Condition issue

178

Safety restraint issue

159

Performance issue

121

Fluid issue

116

Engine behavior

114

Noise

98

Driver assistance issue

94

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

31

Steering behavior

25

Safety restraint behavior

21

HVAC behavior

17

Recent change

14

Starting behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 16, 2026


I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding the extreme delay in the recall remedy for my vehicle. Despite the recall being issued months ago, Ford Motor Company/Lincoln has failed to resolve this critical safety issue in a timely manner. Here are my vehicle details: Year/Make/Model: 2016 Lincoln MKX VIN [XXX] NHTSA Recall Number: 25V544 Manufacturer Recall Number: 25S87 Component Affected: Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Description of the Safety Concern: The recall notice…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 12, 2026


My vehicle is very hard to stop . The recall was in August of2025 for my back break hoses, as of today Ford/Lincoln doesn't have the part . This is very Dangerous. I'm financing my vehicle therefore I don't have funds to repair it myself. I'm at risk of crashing and I take my kids to school daily, I'm putting my family life in danger every time I get behind the wheel Please can someone help me keep my family safe

2011 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 10, 2026


PTU failing and leaking fluid. Needs replacement. Ford stated it’s a lifetime fluid but the fluid fails due to sitting next to hot exhaust. The unit needs replacement at a cost of $3400. Unit is currently being replaced. This can cause the PTU to fail, lock up, and implode taking the transmission with it. Extremely expensive part to replace. Thousands of people online have needed to replace part with 30k miles or less.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 10, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2017 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The check engine light is on for periods of time and then goes off. Maybe the sensor is faulty?

2013 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illuminated. Occasionally, the contact was forced to shut off the vehicle and wait a few moments before restarting, after which the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer twice; however, the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 1, 2026


FOR THESE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, NEAR OR AROUND DECEMBER OF 2025 MY 2016 LINCOLN MKX HAS BEEN SHORTING OUT OR HAVING GLITCHES IN THE CENTER CABIN. THE CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM AND BLINDSPOT SYTEM FAULT HAVE TURNED ON AND OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY CREATING A SHORT IN THE CABIN RESULTING IN THE ac OR hEAT TURNING OFF AND ON. THIS ALSO CREATES A SHORT WHERE THE THE WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN, THE GLOVE BOX WILL NOT OPEN OR THE TRUNK, THE DOORS CANT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. AND MOST SERIOUS, MY KEY FOB WILL…

2018 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed May 21, 2026


The internal water pump failed, dumping a half gallon of antifreeze into the engine oil. This caused the engine to suddenly stall and lose all power while driving in the middle of active traffic, creating a severe crash hazard .

2017 LINCOLN MKX

Filed May 15, 2026


Urgent Safety!!! I called and spoke with Lincoln Client Relations Center regarding two recalls that are for the exact same vehicle I now own; 2017 Lincoln MKX, VIN: [XXX] . The recalls that are in existence for 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles are NHTSA recalls: 20V414000/Ford 20S37 and NHTSA recall 20V399/Ford 20S35. Both of these recalls explain specifically and exactly what has happened to to my front driver's seat. Representative states that my VIN is not assigned as having this recall. The…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.