The Lemon IndexLincoln MKX recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007–2018 Lincoln MKX, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
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Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model year 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2008 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2008, 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
Every recall 23
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2025 · model years 2016–2018
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
499,129 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V544000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2007–2008, 2010
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2008, 2010
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2008, 2010
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2020 · model years 2016–2018
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
488,594 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V469000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2016–2018
The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deploy…
19,299 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V414000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2016–2017 3.7L engines only
The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
54,411 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V809000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2016
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
116,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V632000
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- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model year 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended.
503 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V612000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2018
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
87 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V548000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2017 · model years 2016–2017
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module.
27,531 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V123000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2008 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2008, 2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Child seat · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2016
An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V343000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2010
Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected.
110,636 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V712000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2007–2008
Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld und.
186,024 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V682000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2012–2014
In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
83,250 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V393000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2011 · model year 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010.
8,022 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V128000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES.
14,737 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V659000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Oct 2010 · model year 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010.
71 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V516000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2008 · model year 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your MKX?
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 MKX have?
23 recall campaigns across model years 2007–2018, 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 43.
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most recalls?
The 2016, with 7 campaigns. 2010: 7, 2008: 7, 2007: 6.
What are most Lincoln MKX recalls about?
Airbags: 8 of the 23 campaigns. Then electrical (3) and fuel system, gasoline (3).
What is the newest Lincoln MKX recall?
Brakes, filed Aug 2025 (NHTSA 25V544000): The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What is the biggest Lincoln MKX recall?
NHTSA 21V158000 (airbags, Mar 2021) covers 2,602,668 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
How do I check if my Lincoln MKX 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 MKX: 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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