Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Lincoln MKS has 2 recalls, 42 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
42
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V621000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GT...
14V393000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Ford has recalled vehicles that have back up camera issues. My back up camera image is upside down. ... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , ... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle turned off while driving. Luckily, I was driving in a parking lot when it happened, therefor... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle's AC continuously goes from coldest temperature to high heat on its own and cannot be turned... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stal... |
| May 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear back up camera fails. I’ve noticed there is an active recall, on newer Lincoln’s, for this sam... |
| Apr 2, 2023 | STEERING | The contact’s daughter owned a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while her daughter was driv... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | STEERING | Driving car and steering wheel suddenly locks up. Reported to both dealer and Ford motor company. B... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Speedometer light randomly goes off every time I drive the car and it is difficult to see the speed ... |
| Oct 9, 2022 | STEERING | Steering wheel locked up while the car was in motion. "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" appea... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Both mirrors continue to show that there is an obstruction in the mirrors. The mirror warning stays... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the s... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Lincoln customer service has been an ultimate nightmare. Previously spent $2,000 just so the car wou... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | STEERING | I was driving down the street when all of a sudden my Lincoln beeps at me. it says “Service Advancet... |
| Dec 13, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving and stopped for a red light. The engine stalled and would not restart.I was driving and slow... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | TIRES | Tire size: 255/45 R 19 This is actually about all four of my tires. I bought my tires at a disco... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Apr 22, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START-UP WHEN... |