The Lemon IndexLincoln MKC recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2015–2019 Lincoln MKC, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Engine · recall issued May 2023 · model years 2015–2019 Park outside
The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
142,734 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V378000
Every recall 14
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2026 · model years 2015–2016 2.0L engines only New: most likely still open
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
116,672 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V011000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2016–2019
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
59,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V685000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2015–2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,456,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V572000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2025 · model year 2015
The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
160,729 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V270000
- Engine · recall issued May 2023 · model years 2015–2019 Park outside
The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
142,734 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V378000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2015
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2018 · model year 2018
These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
88 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V104000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2017 · model year 2015
Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
94,605 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V472000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2015
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
2,046,297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V643000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters.
1,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V183000
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
11,144 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V006000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2015
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
54,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V005000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
301 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V525000
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass.
1,139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V484000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your MKC?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKC have?
14 recall campaigns across model years 2015–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 27.
Which Lincoln MKC year has the most recalls?
The 2015, with 12 campaigns. 2016: 5, 2018: 4, 2019: 3.
What are most Lincoln MKC recalls about?
Back over prevention: 2 of the 14 campaigns. Then engine (2) and equipment (2).
What is the newest Lincoln MKC recall?
Equipment, filed Jan 2026 (NHTSA 26V011000): The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What is the biggest Lincoln MKC recall?
NHTSA 20V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, Jun 2020) covers 2,147,323 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
How do I check if my Lincoln MKC has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Lincoln dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Lincoln MKC: problems and best years · All Lincoln recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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