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recalls
The Lincoln MKC has 14 recalls covering 6.29 million vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (12). The 2019 Lincoln MKC earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 160 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 2015: 12
Units affected
6.29M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
160
+50.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2015 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lincoln MKC, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
160 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine322
- Electrical system68
- Unknown or other63
- Power train52
- Back over prevention51
- Engine and engine cooling46
- Fuel/propulsion system21
- Complaints
- 600
- Crashes reported
- 19
- Fires reported
- 12
- People injured
- 9
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lincoln MKC by component
- Back over prevention2 · 1.62M units
- Equipment2 · 176K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 55K units
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 4.19M units
- Electrical system1 · 11K units
- Engine1 · 143K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1,543 units
- Seats1 · 95K units
Lincoln MKC recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2024 Lincoln MKC recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2024 Lincoln MKC. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKC have?
14 recalls cover the Lincoln MKC, for 6.29 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is back over prevention (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Lincoln MKC?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 16.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Lincoln MKC?
Engine: named in 322 of the 600 safety complaints about the Lincoln MKC, then electrical system (68). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.