NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

Complaints

13,465

Active records

Recalls

293

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

715

Crashes

833

Fires

586

Top reported issues — Lincoln

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Condition issue

3,563

Operating state

3,146

Reporting mechanism

1,518

Safety restraint issue

1,397

Braking behavior

1,242

Engine behavior

1,148

Driver assistance issue

1,089

Thermal issue

1,077

Fluid issue

958

Noise

916

Lighting behavior

817

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

712

Steering behavior

698

Performance issue

697

Access/entry issue

691

Vibration/harshness

602

Safety restraint behavior

591

Electrical issue

412

Ride/handling behavior

316

HVAC behavior

265

Infotainment behavior

218

Smell

208

Starting behavior

207

Powering on/off behavior

178

Wiper/washer behavior

135

Recent change

115

Electrified system issue

30

Charging behavior

5

Communication/network issue

4

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

1,831

3

MKX

1,414

4

Continental

1,386

5

Navigator

1,343

6

LS

982

7

Mark VIII

873

8

MKC

583

9

Aviator

508

10

MKS

373

11

MKT

293

12

Nautilus

246

13

Zephyr

241

14

Corsair

213

15

Mark VII

93

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.

2024 LINCOLN CORSAIR

Filed Sep 3, 2026


unable to use hybrid feature to its full extend.

2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my 2022 Lincoln Navigator, VIN [XXX], which I purchased new from a Lincoln dealership in [XXX]. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has experienced multiple significant mechanical, safety, and reliability problems: The transmission required repair, and the vehicle remained at the repair facility for more than one month while the work was completed. The original tires had to be replaced, resulting in an out-of-pocket expense of approximately $1,900.…

2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the hood unlatched unexpectedly and raised up towards the windshield. The view ahead of the vehicle was blocked due to the failure. The dealer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

2015 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image intermittently operated as needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet…

2019 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Filed Sep 2, 2026


1 injured

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with his wife inside the vehicle, seated in the front passenger seat, there was an explosion like a gunshot coming from the front passenger seat. The restraint warning light illuminated after the explosion. There was a sulfur odor inside the vehicle after the explosion. The contact's wife sustained injuries to the left hip and lower spine, and was treated at the ER, where a CT scan, X-rays, and bloodwork…

2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled

2015 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was loose. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there was a recall associated with the failure, however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included. The…

2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Both of the front doors have developed loud popping noises while opening and closing. A temporary fix was done by Lincoln on the passenger front door (at my expense) and the driver door is not having the same issue. Vehicle not under warranty now, so cost to me will be >$4000. Based on discussions with Lincoln body shop personnel and web search, this is a problem that has occurred with other Ford Vehicles, particularly the Escape. IF not fixed, web says internal spot welds on the door check…

2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. After several days of rain, there was moisture inside the vehicle. The contact detected a foul odor and discovered water on the floorboard. A box in the rear of the vehicle was covered in water, and the inside front windshield was foggy, but the contact was unable to determine how the water had entered the vehicle. Later, while driving approximately 45-55 MPH in the rain, there was limited visibility, and the vehicle slid from left to right. The contact…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was increased brake pedal travel while coming to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.