Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Lincoln MKX has 7 recalls, 137 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
137
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V632000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...
20V469000
SERVICE BRAKES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
19V809000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may cont...
20V414000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. ...
17V123000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a ...
16V343000
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover...
25V544000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brak...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown Still waiting for solution for possible brake failure. Not comfortable just waiting for an ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have an oil pan leak and when I went online to see what the problem may be, I found that many peop... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Catalytic Converter Issues with Ford after Emissions Recall I recently had an emissions recall on my... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Glove book hanging down. Rear cup holder in arm rest is stuck. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Ford Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSPs) 23B11/24E04 for P0420/P0430 codes they did the update and... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving home from work during rush hour, a warning light illuminated on my dashboard and my ve... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the brake peda... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 recalls, saftey notice,#25S87,25E02,first is from September 25,secons,December 25,no update or any... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| May 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My car is currently under two recall notices however only one of the issues has been communicated to... |
| May 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Right rear brake line ruptured while driving. I felt the pedal go to the floor, pulled over and got ... |
| May 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake hose rupture. Have previously experiences rupture in front hose while driving associated... |