NHTSA Data Explorer
Lincoln
Data refreshed June 14, 2026
Complaints
13,255
Active records
Recalls
288
Active records
TSBs
3,589
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
102
Injuries
706
Crashes
826
Fires
583
Top reported issues β Lincoln
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Thermal issue
Driver assistance issue
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Vibration/harshness
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Most-reported Lincoln models
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Browse all Lincoln models
All Lincoln models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2007 LINCOLN MKZ
Filed Jun 11, 2026
Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refusesβ¦
2016 LINCOLN MKX
Filed Jun 10, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
Filed Jun 10, 2026
PTU failing and leaking fluid. Needs replacement. Ford stated itβs a lifetime fluid but the fluid fails due to sitting next to hot exhaust. The unit needs replacement at a cost of $3400. Unit is currently being replaced. This can cause the PTU to fail, lock up, and implode taking the transmission with it. Extremely expensive part to replace. Thousands of people online have needed to replace part with 30k miles or less.
2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed Jun 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
2015 LINCOLN MKZ
Filed Jun 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera occasionally displayed a distorted image while in Reverse(R). No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of timeβ¦
2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
Filed Jun 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument cluster intermittently blinked and flickered. The Adaptive Steering Fault warning message was displayed, and the steering wheel became misaligned. Additionally, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, and the powertrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able toβ¦
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Jun 9, 2026
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside β the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer, however that repair has since failed, leaving me with the same dangerous condition the recall was issued to correct. A door that cannot be opened from theβ¦
2019 LINCOLN MKT
Filed Jun 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the passenger's side door B-pillar trim detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was repaired at the consumer's expense; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ofβ¦
2013 LINCOLN MKX
Filed Jun 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illuminated. Occasionally, the contact was forced to shut off the vehicle and wait a few moments before restarting, after which the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer twice; however, the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer wasβ¦
2017 LINCOLN MKX
Filed Jun 8, 2026
The check engine light is on for periods of time and then goes off. Maybe the sensor is faulty?