Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Lincoln MKX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Lincoln MKX at 19–20 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 52 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–20

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

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.

2017 Lincoln MKX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKX, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 25V544000 Reported Aug 22, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S87)
Units affected: 499,129 (estimate)
Problem: 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 brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V469000 Reported Aug 10, 2020

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 20S42)
Components: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Units affected: 488,594 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust and 2 more components

NHTSA 20V414000 Reported Jul 17, 2020

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 20S37)
Components: Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust; Air bags; Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash
Units affected: 19,299 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables

NHTSA 19V809000 Reported Nov 12, 2019

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 19S41)
Units affected: 54,411 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 17V123000 Reported Feb 27, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17C02)
Units affected: 27,531 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2017 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.

2017 Lincoln MKX EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
MKX AWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/24/19 mpg	$3,550	467
MKX AWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/23/19 mpg	$3,550	471
MKX FWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/20 mpg	$3,350	444
MKX FWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/25/20 mpg	$3,350	440

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.

2017 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.

2017 Lincoln MKX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Optional
2017 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.4%	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.

2017 Lincoln MKX owner complaints

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKX, most recently on Jun 23, 2026. 0 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 2017 Lincoln MKX complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Service brakes, hydraulic	13
Electrical system	12
Engine	7
Service brakes	6
Unknown or other	6
Power train	3
Wheels	3
Back over prevention	2
Seat belts	2
Seats	2

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
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2018 MKX	19–20 mpg	5	31	5/5
2016 MKX	19–20 mpg	7	156	5/5
2015 MKX	19–20 mpg	0	19	4/5

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Other 2017 Lincoln models

2017 Lincoln Continental 2017 Lincoln MKC 2017 Lincoln MKT 2017 Lincoln MKZ 2017 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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