Ford Edge Lincoln MKX Rear Brake Hose May Leak medium
On certain Edge and MKX vehicles, the rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Lincoln MKX recalls
5 recalls covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 5 recalls
- 4 rated high or critical
- 30 owner complaints
- Aug 22, 2025 newest recall
Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Front Brake Hoses Can Fail high
The front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture before they are expected to wear out. When a hose ruptures, brake fluid leaks out, and losing that fluid means the vehicle needs a longer distance to come to a complete stop than it normally would. This makes the brakes less effective at slowing the car down quickly and safely when the driver needs them most.
Lincoln MKX, Nautilus Seat Wiring May Affect Airbag high
In certain Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power tilt seats, the edge of the seat cushion frame can rub against the seat's wire harness when the tilt function is used. This may damage the wires, which can cause the airbag to deploy when it shouldn't, or fail to deploy in a crash.
Ford Edge And Lincoln MKX Door Bolt Issue high
Some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have door striker bolts, the small bolts that help hold a door closed, that are shorter than intended. Because the bolts are too short, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for how well doors are supposed to stay closed and latched. This means a door could come open in the event of a crash instead of staying shut.
Ford and Lincoln Power Cable Fire Risk critical
The cables that carry power to the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured when the vehicle was built. If these cables come loose, they can create an electrical arc, which is a spark jumping between two points.
Lincoln problem guides that cover the MKX
- Lincoln Electrical Recalls Cover Hybrid Batteries, Trailer Brakes, and Displays · 17 recalls
- Lincoln seat recalls involving unexpected movement and weakened seat structures · 10 recalls
- Lincoln hydraulic brake recalls involving fluid leaks and lost assist · 7 recalls
Owner complaints by model year
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Lincoln MKX. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Lincoln MKX recall questions
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2018 Lincoln MKX. 4 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Edge Lincoln MKX Rear Brake Hose May Leak" (NHTSA campaign 25V544000), reported Aug 22, 2025.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Lincoln MKX?
No. None of the 5 Lincoln MKX recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Lincoln MKX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Lincoln dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used MKX?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: