14
recalls
The Lincoln MKT has 14 recalls covering 2.66 million vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (7). Owners filed 30 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 2013: 7
Units affected
2.66M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
30
+76.5% 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
19 rated versions, model years 2010 to 2019
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2017 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2017 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
The 16 newest of 19 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lincoln MKT, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
30 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering101
- Structure48
- Unknown or other43
- Electrical system28
- Back over prevention24
- Engine24
- Fuel/propulsion system21
- Complaints
- 295
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 5
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lincoln MKT by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 469K units
- Back over prevention2 · 1.48M units
- Electrical system2 · 1,636 units
- Child seat1 · 265 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1,163 units
- Parking brake1 · 7,165 units
- Power train1 · 83K units
- Steering1 · 394K units
Lincoln MKT recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Lincoln MKT recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Lincoln MKT. 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 MKT have?
14 recalls cover the Lincoln MKT, for 2.66 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lincoln MKT?
Steering: named in 101 of the 295 safety complaints about the Lincoln MKT, then structure (48). 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.