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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Lincoln MKS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
51

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2010 Lincoln MKS

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component51

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
51Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering1529000
Vehicle speed control1020401
Engine714000
Electrical system612100
Air bags510100
Service brakes48200
Power train36000
Structure36101
Forward collision avoidance12100
Fuel/propulsion system12000
Electronic stability control (ESC)12000
Exterior lighting12000
Wheels12000
Unknown or other12000
Visibility/wiper12000

5 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

  • Steering

    “No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced.”

    Filed 02/01/2026 · ODI 11714754
  • Air bags

    “There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled.”

    Filed 10/11/2023 · ODI 11549383
  • Steering

    “The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall…”

    Filed 09/03/2022 · ODI 11482781

Other Lincoln MKS model years

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2010 Lincoln MKS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKS have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKS. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Lincoln MKS?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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