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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Lincoln MKS 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
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
18
Latest campaign
Aug 25, 2016

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline2Aug 25, 2016
Parking brake1Jul 24, 2015

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 25, 2016Latest campaign
Aug 25, 201616V621000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V621000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V621000 · Aug 25, 2016
Sep 28, 201515V605000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V605000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Risk
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V605000 · Sep 28, 2015
Jul 24, 201515V464000

Parking brake

If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a…

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V464000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V464000 · Jul 24, 2015
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 component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
18Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine528010
Electrical system422010
Power train317000
Back over prevention211000
Unknown or other211000
Air bags211000
Structure211000
Fuel/propulsion system211000
Steering211000
Service brakes16000
Forward collision avoidance16000
Engine and engine cooling16001
Suspension16000
Fuel system16000
Gasoline16000

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 MKS. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted or upside-down image.”

    Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764075
  • Electrical system

    “Lincoln is currently recalling 2015 cars for rear camera failures. Mine failed on [xxx]. I am [xxx] and use the camera for backing up and parking. My model is not in the recall.”

    Filed 11/17/2025 · ODI 11699874
  • Air bags

    “Water leaks from the drip rail moldings down into the side airbags which could cause a shortage and unintentional air bag deployment.”

    Filed 10/30/2025 · ODI 11696540

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2015 Lincoln MKS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKS have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKS. The most recent, 16V621000 (reported August 25, 2016), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Lincoln MKS recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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