22 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lincoln MKX, across model years 2007–2020. 4 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Lincoln dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your MKX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Lincoln MKX model years, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints (163).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lincoln MKX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | no data |
| 2008 | 5 | no data |
| 2009 | 7 | no data |
| 2010 | 7 | 111 |
| 2011 | 3 | 149 |
| 2012 | 1 | 84 |
| 2013 | 1 | 163 |
| 2014 | 1 | 35 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 7 | 156 |
| 2017 | 5 | 52 |
| 2018 | 5 | 31 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling 2018 Edge vehicles with potential brake fluid leaks that could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free brake jounce hose replacement.
Ford recalls 2020 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera software error causing blank images or persistent displays, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
Ford is recalling 2012 Fusion vehicles with driver-side airbag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity, heat, and temperature changes. Owners must have the inflator replaced free of charge by a dealer.
Ford is recalling 2014 Mustangs with air bags that may explode during crashes, causing serious injury or death. Owners must have air bag modules inspected and replaced if needed.
Ford recalls certain air bag inflators for 2014 Mustangs that may explode during crashes, causing serious injury or death. Affected parts were used in collision repairs and require replacement.
When the Lincoln MKX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln MKX; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Lincoln MKX complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 22 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lincoln MKX, covering model years 2007–2020. The most recent was issued Aug 22, 2025 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
The 2016 Lincoln MKX has the most, with 7 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (8), Electrical System (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
4 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lincoln dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lincoln to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lincoln dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.