NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln

Data refreshed July 18, 2026

Complaints

13,333

Active records

Recalls

291

Active records

TSBs

3,589

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

101

Injuries

708

Crashes

829

Fires

583

Top reported issues — Lincoln

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Condition issue

3,513

Operating state

3,113

Reporting mechanism

1,506

Safety restraint issue

1,386

Braking behavior

1,232

Engine behavior

1,133

Driver assistance issue

1,073

Thermal issue

1,069

Fluid issue

936

Noise

910

Lighting behavior

812

Steering behavior

693

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

689

Access/entry issue

687

Performance issue

687

Vibration/harshness

593

Safety restraint behavior

582

Electrical issue

412

Ride/handling behavior

314

HVAC behavior

261

Infotainment behavior

211

Smell

207

Starting behavior

206

Powering on/off behavior

174

Wiper/washer behavior

134

Recent change

113

Electrified system issue

26

Charging behavior

5

Communication/network issue

3

Most-reported Lincoln models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Town Car

2,989

2

MKZ

1,812

3

MKX

1,401

4

Continental

1,384

5

Navigator

1,324

6

LS

982

7

Mark VIII

825

8

MKC

563

9

Aviator

490

10

MKS

370

11

MKT

283

12

Zephyr

241

13

Nautilus

225

14

Corsair

206

15

Mark VII

45

Browse all Lincoln models

All Lincoln models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

AviatorBlackwoodContinentalCorsairLSMark LTMark VIIMark VIIIMKCMKSMKTMKXMKZNautilusNavigatorTown CarZephyr

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 15, 2026


There is coolant intrusion into the cyl. It is a known concern and many complaints on line. Lincoln refuses to assist in the engine repair or replacement. Going down the road the engine misses and looses power causing difficulty controlling vehicle causing unsafe conditions for all traffic.

2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Panoramic roof shade will not roll up properly. Shade is hanging down and is blocking the view in the rear view mirror.

2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost $10,188 to replace. They told me there was no recall and it wasn't covered under any warranty.

2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost $10,188 to replace. They told me there was no recall and it wasn't covered under any warranty.

2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Faulty door latch. The door can open

2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Filed Jul 13, 2026


1 injured

The other weekend, we were unloading the back of the Lincoln when all of a sudden the liftgate came down on us. Fortunately, we were able to back away in time... Later that weekend, my son was unloading the back and it came down and hit him in the head to the point it made him cry (and he is a tough kid at 13)... I have brought up this concern with Lincoln at least 3 or 4 times, and they said it has been fixed, but clearly there is still a safety concern here. The last fix was a new harness…

2024 LINCOLN CORSAIR

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the sunroof suddenly exploded without warning or impact. There were no injuries sustained. The contact notified the local dealer of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but provided no assistance. The contact was referred to the insurance company for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

2019 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. Additionally, while slowing down and driving under 40 MPH, the transmission experienced a rough downshift, causing the passengers inside the vehicle to lunge forward from their seats. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who flushed the transmission, but the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:…

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 12, 2026


I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine (VIN: [XXX]). The vehicle has experienced a severe, progressive engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion into Cylinder 1, directly matching the structural design defect detailed by the manufacturer in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229. This defect allows pressurized engine coolant to continuously leak directly into the combustion cylinders while driving and during engine…

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 July 18, 2026. Refreshed nightly.