CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Lincoln MKX has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (8 reports).
2018 Lincoln MKX recalls
Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid
Some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have a rear brake jounce hose that can rupture and leak brake fluid.
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture, Causing Brake Fluid Leak
Certain Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have front brake hoses that rupture prematurely.
Airbag May Deploy by Accident or Fail in a Crash
Some Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power tilt seats have a seat cushion frame edge that can rub against the wire harness when the tilt function is used.
Doors May Open in a Crash, Increasing Injury Risk
Some vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended.
Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire
Some power supply cables at the starter and alternator may not have been properly secured.
Most common 2018 Lincoln MKX problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
What owners report
My vehicle had an electrical recall; I took it in and it gotten worse. The vehicle is making noise, and saying 911 operator is unavailable. The turning signals turn on and off, if I turn one going left, it stays on a while, or I have to shut car off a while to get it to cooperate of it doesn't signal at all. The brake light is on, no airbag light on, has hill assist warning, park aid malfunction light when park aid works, powertrain malfunction light on, pressure monitor on, and I took it to the shop, the mechanic said he couldn't get the correct electrical info to change it. Service steering warning comes on and blinks. I was driving two separate occasions and the car put itself in park and
I have experienced this issue and it's been 9 months since the first issuance from Ford on this recall. I paid $523 to repair and this is insane since mechanic told me its an OME part so still going to possibly have same issue till recall is handled.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: Â 25V544000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Faulty catalytic converters. Ford has a CSP for the 2018 Lincoln mkx 3.7L engine and only included police driven Mkx's which is totally unfair when they're well aware that Faulty/failing emissions catalytic converters were installed on all of them and they fail and produce p0430 codes regardless of driving habits, I've never driven any of my vehicles harshly and maintain my vehicles, yet since I've owned this 2018 mkx since September of 2024, the rear catalytic converter had to be replaced and now the front catalytic converter is giving the same p0430 permanent code. Its bias of Ford to only extend police vehicles coverage and not regular consumers knowing that this emissions part is faulty
My vehicle has had emissions vehicle since before I owned it up to now. The catalytic converter has been replaced 4 times which is unheard of. Its presently giving the same codes/issues. The last catalytic converter replacement was November of 2024. It has to be a computer programming issue as my mechanic express. Im asking that this be looked into by Ford. I've owned 1973 Ford Pinto as a teenager, a 1998 Ford Explorer, 2000 Lincoln navigator, 2005 Lincoln aviator and now this 2018 Lincoln mkx has been the only vehicle with this type of issue. Maintenance records can prove this vehicle has properly been maintained before and during my ownership. I only use Shell, sunoco and other top ti
2018 Lincoln MKX questions
Does the 2018 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Lincoln MKX: Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid; Front Brake Hoses May Rupture, Causing Brake Fluid Leak; Airbag May Deploy by Accident or Fail in a Crash; Doors May Open in a Crash, Increasing Injury Risk; Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (8), Electrical System (5), Service Brakes (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Lincoln MKX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.