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2010 Lincoln MKX 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 summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 10, 2021Latest campaign
| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21E013000
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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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| Jan 7, 201919V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V001000
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| Jan 11, 201818V046000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V046000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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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 component111
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h111Complaints filed
9Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 54 | 49 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 22 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 |
| Power train | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
7 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
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.”
- Air bags
“I am satisfied with the help that the customer service assisted me with and that was getting my service moved up to September 26th from the original date of October 30th. But I am not satisfied with the remedy.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle.”
Other Lincoln MKX model years
- 20141 recall35 complaints
- 20131 recall163 complaints
- 20121 recall84 complaints
- 20113 recalls149 complaints
- 20106 recalls111 complaints
- 20096 recalls66 complaints
- 20086 recalls253 complaints
- 20075 recalls298 complaints
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2010 Lincoln MKX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKX have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Lincoln MKX. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 Lincoln MKX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 6 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Lincoln MKX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 111 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Lincoln MKX?
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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