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2018 Lincoln MKX

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 499,129 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V544000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

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.

The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 488,594 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V469000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash.

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 19,299 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V414000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 503 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V612000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 87 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V548000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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