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Lincoln MKX by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 4 model years of the Lincoln MKX (2015–2018). The 2018 model is rated 19–20 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 9 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Lincoln MKX years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Lincoln MKX by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 MKX419–20 mpg5315/5
2017 MKX419–20 mpg5525/5
2016 MKX419–20 mpg71565/5
2015 MKX219–20 mpg0194/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Lincoln MKX recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Lincoln MKX year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 25V544000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Aug 22, 2025; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
  • 20V469000 — Service brakes, reported Aug 10, 2020; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
  • 20V414000 — Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust, reported Jul 17, 2020; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
  • 19V809000 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables, reported Nov 12, 2019; model years 2016, 2017
  • 19V632000 — Steering: Electric power assist system, reported Aug 29, 2019; model years 2016
  • 18V612000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Sep 11, 2018; model years 2018
  • 18V548000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly, reported Aug 20, 2018; model years 2018
  • 17V123000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Feb 27, 2017; model years 2016, 2017
  • 16V343000 — Child seat: Tether: Connector/clip, reported May 24, 2016; model years 2016

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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