Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Lincoln MKX has 5 recalls, 27 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
27
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 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.
18V612000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter t...
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. ...
18V548000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the ...
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: 2018 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2018 Lincoln MKX Third Brake Light lens cracked off in 3 pieces while going through the automati... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle has had emissions vehicle since before I owned it up to now. The catalytic converter has ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear view camera is intermittent. The camera listed for replacement is F2GZ19G490C. That was a r... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The 3rd brake light lens has separated from light assembly while in a drive thru carwash. |
| Sep 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Was advised by a law enforcement officer the high-mount stop lamp lens had detatched from the lamp h... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact's husband owns a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Passenger side front wheel fell off the axel. |
| Dec 21, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Rear overhead break light ripped off while driving down the road. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Catalytic converter internally failed on April 12th 2023 based on an initial check engine light Par... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I utilize my ac or heat without pressing a certain button after a while I start smelling a burn... |
| Jan 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owned a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while parked at an inclined position, ... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown/Uncertain as to why the floor is wet on right rear passenger. Dealer unable to detect why fl... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Vehicle (SUV) floor board and truck had standing water from unknown source. Suspect rear hatch and/o... |
| Oct 25, 2021 | AIR BAGS | 2018 LINCOLN MKX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG MALFUNCTION SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STAT... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | VISIBILITY | Both right and left side view mirrors folded in on their own without being commanded to while the ve... |
| Aug 10, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | RECALL WAS IDENTIFIED IN 08/10/2020 BUT YET TO BE FIXED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY, RECALL #20S42 |
| Aug 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER... |