Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2015 Lincoln MKX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lincoln MKX at 19–20 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

19–20

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Lincoln MKX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Lincoln MKX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Lincoln MKX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
MKX AWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/23/19 mpg$3,550459
MKX FWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/20 mpg$3,350432

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Lincoln MKX crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Lincoln MKX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars14%Optional
2015 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Lincoln MKX owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln MKX, most recently on Mar 24, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lincoln MKX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine6
Unknown or other6
Electrical system5
Power train5
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility/wiper2
Service brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln MKX model years

Lincoln MKX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 MKX19–20 mpg5315/5
2017 MKX19–20 mpg5525/5
2016 MKX19–20 mpg71565/5

All Lincoln MKX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lincoln models

2015 Lincoln MKC2015 Lincoln MKS2015 Lincoln MKT2015 Lincoln MKZ2015 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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