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2018 Lincoln MKX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln MKX. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MKX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln MKX, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V544000August 22, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
20V469000August 10, 2020Service Brakes
20V414000July 17, 2020Air Bags
18V612000September 11, 2018Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V548000August 20, 2018Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V544000Manufacturer no. 25S87

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
September 17, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
499,129 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Lincoln MKX
Not reported – December 21, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKX

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V544000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V469000Manufacturer no. 20S42

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
August 10, 2020
Owner notification
May 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
488,594 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKX

Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V469000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V414000Manufacturer no. 20S37

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2020
Owner notification
August 12, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,299 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKX

Components: Air Bags; Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash; Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V414000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V612000Manufacturer no. 18C06

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2018
Owner notification
October 18, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
503 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Lincoln MKX
July 27, 2018 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKX

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V612000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V548000Manufacturer no. 18S25

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Report received by NHTSA
August 20, 2018
Owner notification
September 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Lincoln MKX
May 29, 2018 – May 29, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKX

Components: Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

Safety risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V548000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 25, 2025.