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Lincoln MKX 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Lincoln MKX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags54 complaints

54 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V384000, 18V046000, 19V001000, 21V081000, 21V158000.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V712000.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V712000Reported October 27, 2015 - 110,636 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 110,636 vehicles across all affected models.

16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V046000Reported January 11, 2018 - 327,796 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 327,796 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V001000Reported January 7, 2019 - 782,384 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 7, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 782,384 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

21V158000Reported March 10, 2021 - 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20103
20111
20126
20143
20155
20166
201727
201826
20199
20203
20216
20227
20236
20243
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.