NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKS

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

370

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

128

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

59

Injuries

54

Crashes

23

Fires

7

Top reported issues — Lincoln MKS

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Steering behavior

114

Operating state

103

Reporting mechanism

62

Condition issue

58

Noise

38

Engine behavior

34

HVAC behavior

33

Driver assistance issue

32

Fluid issue

30

Thermal issue

26

Performance issue

25

Braking behavior

20

Access/entry issue

16

Infotainment behavior

15

Vibration/harshness

15

Safety restraint issue

14

Starting behavior

12

Smell

8

Powering on/off behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

7

Electrical issue

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

Lighting behavior

5

Safety restraint behavior

4

Recent change

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 LINCOLN MKS

Filed May 15, 2026


I currently own and am driving a 2014 Lincoln MKS, my fourth such vehicle over the past several years. Lincolns have been one of my favorite vehicles however, I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring issue with the climate control system that may warrant further review as a potential safety-related defect. Many owners, including myself, have experienced a situation where the vehicle's heating system automatically increases to full heat without any driver input. In my case, both…

2011 LINCOLN MKS

Filed May 3, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power Steering While driving yesterday, doing shopping and online order deliveries, the steering wheel started having slight resistance during turns. It became worse shortly after. As I attempted to leave a grocery store, less than 5 minutes away from home, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. I didn't see any leaks under the hood nor on the ground underneath my car. Nor was…

2013 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Apr 1, 2026


Lose the ability to control the steering of the vehicle

2010 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Feb 1, 2026


No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the failure. Spoke to Lincoln concierge and Ford concierge and they would not help with a remedy or with…

2011 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Dec 10, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was later restarted, and the traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the steering gear had failed and that the steering rack needed to be replaced; however, the steering rack was no longer…

2015 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Nov 17, 2025


LINCOLN IS CURRENTLY RECALLING 2015 CARS FOR REAR CAMERA FAILURES. MINE FAILED ON [XXX]. I AM [XXX] AND USE THE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP AND PARKING. MY MODEL IS NOT IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR $857.00! ON THE REPAIR ORDER IT STATES; CUSTOMER STATES THAT REAR CAMERA IS UPSIDE DOWN AND HAS NO COLOR AND SCREEN WILL GO BLACK. THIS IS EXACTLY THE REASON FOR THE RECALL #25V695. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY 2015 MKS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL , AND WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE…

2013 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Nov 7, 2025


Rear camera backup camera fails to show, says to contact dealership and does not display image although camera is properly intact.

2015 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Oct 30, 2025


Backup camera fails to initialize in reverse causing a safety concern by not knowing what’s behind you.

2015 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Oct 30, 2025


Water leaks from the drip rail moldings down into the side airbags which could cause a shortage and unintentional air bag deployment.

2015 LINCOLN MKS

Filed Oct 26, 2025


In early 2024 the parking aids failed. Then the heater air conditioning buttons. Now the voice commands, Navigation and back up camera have failed. No accidents resulted , but this ia a large car and when shifting from reverse to drive screen remains blank.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.