NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKX

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,417

Active records

Recalls

23

Active records

TSBs

344

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

315

Braking behavior

285

Reporting mechanism

235

Condition issue

231

Safety restraint issue

163

Performance issue

127

Fluid issue

122

Engine behavior

114

Driver assistance issue

100

Noise

99

Access/entry issue

79

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

70

Smell

54

Infotainment behavior

48

Electrical issue

44

Lighting behavior

44

Thermal issue

43

Vibration/harshness

35

Powering on/off behavior

32

Steering behavior

27

Safety restraint behavior

25

HVAC behavior

20

Recent change

19

Starting behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Sep 28, 2026


AWD Temporarily Disabled warning notification came on while driving 55 mph in the middle lane of an expressway during late afternoon/early evening hours. The roadway was clear of debris and the weather was sunny. There was no further instruction of what to do from the dashboard. However, after the warning came on, the vehicle started to smell bad and a noise from the rear passenger side could be heard. While slowing down to a stop, the vehicle started to vibrate and steering became tight and…

2018 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Sep 16, 2026


My vehicle had an electrical recall; I took it in and it gotten worse. The vehicle is making noise, and saying 911 operator is unavailable. The turning signals turn on and off, if I turn one going left, it stays on a while, or I have to shut car off a while to get it to cooperate of it doesn't signal at all. The brake light is on, no airbag light on, has hill assist warning, park aid malfunction light when park aid works, powertrain malfunction light on, pressure monitor on, and I took it to…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Sep 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal became inoperable, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled away from oncoming traffic to ensure that the vehicle stopped and avoided a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failure of the front caliper and brake hydraulic system, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired multiple times. The contact later received…

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…

2009 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Sep 1, 2026


I’ve replaced my blend door actuator 2 times since owning this car in the past year and it’s gone out again. It clicks under the driver’s side constantly until I turn on the temperature control. And when it doesn’t click it blows out hot air on the drivers side and cold air on the passenger side with ac on and cold air on drivers side with heat on and that’s when I know I need to replace it. This is a constant issue in this vehicle and it has cost me a lot of money to keep replacing the same…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Unknown there were no incidents But the recall is almost 1 year old I received the notice September 2025 regarding a possible brake hose defect waiting almost 1 year for a Fix is Rediclous there had been no updates from Ford/Lincoln motor company brake issue should be taken more Seriously

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop with the message “Low Brake Fluid” displayed. Brake fluid was later added to the brake reservoir, and the vehicle was driven to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake hoses were faulty and needed to be replaced. The brake hoses were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA…

2018 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


I have experienced this issue and it's been 9 months since the first issuance from Ford on this recall. I paid $523 to repair and this is insane since mechanic told me its an OME part so still going to possibly have same issue till recall is handled.

2011 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 15, 2026


It’s been a 4 year battle. I received a bait and switch clone vehicle A Frankenstein!! The vehicle and vin are clones. The vehicle was delivered in the dark after hours during a time I was sick. Im also disabled. I had looked at the vehicle on the [XXX] website Hyundai Genesis lot then went and looked in person and test drove it. I was told it was a one owner vehicle out of Michigan. I purchased it two days later and traded in my perfect immaculate truck. I did not drive the vehicle until 4…

2016 LINCOLN MKX

Filed Aug 14, 2026


It has been almost a year since this recall came out and there is not a remedy available. the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy for it since it came out on August 25, 2026

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.