2017 Lincoln MKX problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKX, most often about brakes. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
42
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
64,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 16 of 42 complaints (38%).
  • Electrical System (10) and seats & seat belts (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 64,000 mi.
  • The 2017 Lincoln MKX has 5 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 8th of 12 Lincoln MKX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 56% fewer complaints than the 2016 model year (96).

2017 Lincoln MKX problems by category

  • Brakes
    16 complaints
  • Electrical System
    10 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Service brakes, hydraulic13
Electrical system10
Service brakes6
Engine4
Wheels3
Power train2
Seat belts2
Back over prevention2

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k310k–30k230k–60k560k–100k100k–150k1150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2017 Lincoln MKX complaints that list mileage.

2017 Lincoln MKX recalls (5)

  • Recall 25V544000Aug 22, 2025499,129 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

  • Recall 20V469000Aug 10, 2020488,594 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

  • Recall 20V414000Jul 17, 202019,299 vehicles
    AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    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.

  • Recall 19V809000Nov 12, 201954,411 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    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.

  • Recall 17V123000Feb 27, 201727,531 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

    From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C…

Recent 2017 Lincoln MKX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jun 23, 2026100 miTNBody & StructureBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the right. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while slowing down and while making a turn. The contact stated that while driving downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly. The trunk warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:…
    NHTSA complaint #11745876 · source
  2. Filed May 15, 2026MDSeats & Seat Belts
    I submitted a safety complain on recalls that the Lincoln Client Relationship Center informed whereby my VIN is not included on the recalls I listed from NHTSA complaint I just filed, complaint Number: XXX I also have a case number with the Lincoln Client Relationship Center which is: C-XXX Please reference this number to confirm the conversation I had yesterday with them on this issue whereby I was told that the recall numbers from NHTSA are not assigned to my Lincoln MKX,…
    NHTSA complaint #11738081 · source
  3. Filed May 15, 2026MDSeats & Seat Belts
    Urgent Safety!!! I called and spoke with Lincoln Client Relations Center regarding two recalls that are for the exact same vehicle I now own; 2017 Lincoln MKX, VIN: [XXX] . The recalls that are in existence for 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles are NHTSA recalls: 20V414000/Ford 20S37 and NHTSA recall 20V399/Ford 20S35. Both of these recalls explain specifically and exactly what has happened to to my front driver's seat. Representative states that my VIN is not assigned as…
    NHTSA complaint #11738068 · source
  4. Filed May 11, 202675,000 miFLBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact then stated while driving at at speeds, the brake pedal had become soft and spongy upon depression without warning. In addition, the contact stated that a puddle of brake fluid would accumulate underneath the vehicle near the rear passenger tire. The contact called…
    NHTSA complaint #11736963 · source
  5. Filed Apr 9, 2026TXElectrical SystemTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers
    During a manufacturer-mandated software module update, North Central Ford (Plano, TX) bypassed continuous power supply safety protocols. This negligence caused a voltage drop, interrupted the software flash, and completely corrupted the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). The dealership returned the vehicle to me, stating the update was complete. The corrupted module failed to power down, causing a severe parasitic drain that completely killed the battery overnight,…
    NHTSA complaint #11730101 · source
  6. Filed Apr 2, 2026172,500 miILDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced by the dealer under an undisclosed recall repair, the rearview camera and other driver-assisted features became inoperable. The camera was functioning properly prior to the recall repair. The dealer indicated that there was no failure at the time with the back-over prevention camera, and no repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was.…
    NHTSA complaint #11728794 · source
  7. Filed Mar 12, 202688,779 miILBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The brake pedal was soft and spongy. In addition, the service brake warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor, and the vehicle rolled forward before coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven to the residence of a friend. The failure reoccurred. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11723951 · source
  8. Filed Mar 9, 2026TXBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11723052 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology