Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Lincoln MKX has 5 recalls, 52 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
52
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 7, 2026
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 ...
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: 2017 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The check engine light is on for periods of time and then goes off. Maybe the sensor is faulty? |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | During a manufacturer-mandated software module update, North Central Ford (Plano, TX) bypassed conti... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the b... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced by the d... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake fluid leaks, loss of braking. Brake light showing on dash. Noticeable leak when parked. When d... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | SEATS | Urgent Safety!!! I called and spoke with Lincoln Client Relations Center regarding two recalls that... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | SEATS | I submitted a safety complain on recalls that the Lincoln Client Relationship Center informed whereb... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preventi... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I received a recalled noticed regarding a potential brake(s) failure. Currently the manufacture does... |
| May 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH and de... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the v... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I recently had some touch up work done on my car. While in I had an estimate done on my headlights ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? B... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake line failure. Had local repair shop repair brakes and realign, because I had to jump a curb at... |