Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Lincoln MKS has 3 recalls, 16 complaints.
3
Recalls
16
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V040000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-201...
15V340000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicle...
13V109000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 201...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assis... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS ... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | STEERING | After starting the vehicle on Thursday 6/26/2025, the Power Steering Assist Fault message appeared i... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of a parking s... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | STEERING | Power Steering Assist Failure |
| Mar 27, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I heard on the news that there is a recall on the brake hose and I am always putting brake fluid in ... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and... |
| Jan 9, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that after refueling, there was an abnormal ... |
| Jul 6, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IN THE PASSENGER HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. I'VE HAD IT CHE... |
| Jul 3, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE TEMP GAUGE SPIKES TO HOT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER OFF T... |
| Dec 28, 2018 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OUTSIDE TEMP 27 F. OPENED FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT STAY SHUT. HAD TO USE ROPE TO TIE ... |
| Nov 20, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | LOUD POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM SPEAKERS EVEN WHEN THE AUDIO IS POWERED OFF. I TRIED TO ... |
| Nov 15, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE CAR STUTTERS ON SOFT ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING OUT OR INCREASE IN VELOCITY WHEN GOING UP HILL O... |
| Oct 30, 2015 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:... |
| May 22, 2015 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DRASTICAL... |
| Aug 29, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I STOPPED THE CAR IN MY GARAGE AND PUSHED THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON, BUT DID NOT PUT THE CAR IN PA... |