2015 LINCOLN MKX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
The 2015 LINCOLN MKX has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (6 complaints), Unknown Or Other (6 complaints), and Electrical System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Rear back up camera turns blank/ black intermittently when going in reverse. Have seen that multiple other vehicles are being recalled for this issue but not my particular car even tho other 2015 Lincoln MKX are included in recall. Noticed problem about 6 months ago. Often camera screen blank when I need it the most . Have called Ford/ Lincoln twice and told vehicle has no recalls. This problem is definitely a safety issue so no car or person gets hit .
Unknown
Back up camera is showing upside down and blurry!
Vehicle loses power, steering and braking without warning. Orange wrench alert illuminates. Car must be shut off and restarted. Very dangerous condition. Several other complaints online. This has happened twice, luckily at low speeds and little traffic.
Safety Rating for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
The 2015 LINCOLN MKX received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22N02 — SERVICE BRAKES
Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected vehicles, brake fluid may leak from one or both front brake flexible hoses. If the brake fluid reservoir is depleted below a...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKX
- 2010 LINCOLN MKX — 125 complaints
- 2011 LINCOLN MKX — 188 complaints
- 2012 LINCOLN MKX — 108 complaints
- 2013 LINCOLN MKX — 199 complaints
- 2014 LINCOLN MKX — 48 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKX (current)
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX — 190 complaints
- 2017 LINCOLN MKX — 55 complaints
- 2018 LINCOLN MKX — 33 complaints
- 2019 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
- 2020 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
Other LINCOLN Models
- LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 4,328 total complaints
- LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2,542 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKZ — 1,957 total complaints
- LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 1,711 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKC — 644 total complaints