NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKX

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

1,401

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

317

Braking behavior

268

Reporting mechanism

222

Condition issue

178

Safety restraint issue

159

Performance issue

121

Fluid issue

116

Engine behavior

114

Noise

98

Driver assistance issue

95

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

14

Starting behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 30, 2026


Tuesday June 2, 2026 my car went into the shop. At which time the viscous coupler was replaced for the rear AWD differential. This was a Ford OEM Part that had failed. Upon replacing it shut up they found the rear differential gear assembly was in fact also in need of being replaced. The needed part is called a rear final drive. It is now June 30, 2026. My car has been in the shop now for 28 days. The rear final drive part needed is on backorder. “We are more than 100 on the list.” …

2017 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the right. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while slowing down and while making a turn. The contact stated that while driving downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly. The trunk warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service…

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

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Jun 10, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

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.

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…

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.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.