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2009 Lincoln MKS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 26, 201616V247000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V247000
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Owner complaints by component56
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20 | 36 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 20 |
| Air bags | 8 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 9 |
| Engine | 4 | 7 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Power train | 3 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 4 |
| Visibility | 2 | 4 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“The brakes keep failing on my 09 Lincoln mks. It has happen 4 times. Each time 4 different shops said the brake booster, abs system or master cylinder is bad.”
- Engine
“Water pump failure.”
- Engine
“As I was drving the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic with no warning or no warning lights on the dash.”
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2009 Lincoln MKS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln MKS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Lincoln MKS. The most recent, 16V247000 (reported April 26, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Lincoln MKS?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 56 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Lincoln MKS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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