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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Lincoln MKC recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
12
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
131
Latest campaign
Jan 15, 2026

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention2–Sep 4, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages2–Jun 8, 2020
Fuel system, gasoline2–Jan 9, 2015
Equipment1–Jan 15, 2026
Engine11May 26, 2023
Seat belts1–Jul 25, 2017
Engine and engine cooling1–Mar 31, 2016
Electrical system1–Jan 9, 2015
Visibility1–Aug 6, 2014

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 15, 2026Latest campaign
Jan 15, 202626V011000

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V011000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V011000 · Jan 15, 2026
Sep 4, 202525V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Apr 23, 202525V270000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V270000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk
A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V270000 · Apr 23, 2025
May 26, 202323V378000

Engine

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V378000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
Risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V378000 · May 26, 2023
Jun 8, 202020V331000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V331000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
Jul 25, 201717V472000

Seat belts

The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V472000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V472000 · Jul 25, 2017
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 component131

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
131Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine3325010
Electrical system2318100
Unknown or other1814100
Power train1814201
Back over prevention1612000
Fuel/propulsion system129000
Structure65100
Latches/locks/linkages54000
Steering54100
Exterior lighting54000
Air bags54201
Fuel system32000
Gasoline32000
Visibility/wiper32000
Wheels32000

6 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

  • Back over prevention

    “The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765194
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “When I first submitted the VIN# just one hour ago, it responded with 2 open recalls, now it is responding with only one!”

    Filed 08/03/2026 · ODI 11754387
  • Unknown or other

    “The car has had I repaired recalls since I purchased it from the dealership last year.”

    Filed 06/18/2026 · ODI 11745115

Other Lincoln MKC model years

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2015 Lincoln MKC recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKC. The most recent, 26V011000 (reported January 15, 2026), concerns equipment. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Lincoln MKC recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (2), fuel system, gasoline (2), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Lincoln MKC?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 131 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Lincoln MKC?

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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