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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Lincoln MKX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
52
Latest campaign
Aug 22, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 22, 2025
25V544000
Service brakes1Aug 10, 2020
20V469000
Seats1Jul 17, 2020
20V414000
Electrical system1Nov 12, 2019
19V809000
Air bags1Feb 27, 2017
17V123000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 22, 2025Latest campaign
Aug 22, 202525V544000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V544000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025
Aug 10, 202020V469000

Service brakes

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V469000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V469000 · Aug 10, 2020
Jul 17, 202020V414000

Seats: front assembly power adjust

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V414000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk
An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V414000 · Jul 17, 2020
Nov 12, 201919V809000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery cables

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V809000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V809000 · Nov 12, 2019
Feb 27, 201717V123000

Air bags: frontal driver side

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V123000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V123000 · Feb 27, 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 component52

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
52Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes1631000
Hydraulic1325000
Electrical system1325000
Engine713000
Unknown or other612000
Power train36000
Wheels36000
Seats24000
Visibility/wiper24000
Back over prevention24000
Seat belts24000
Structure12000
Exterior lighting12000
Traction control system12000
Air bags12000

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

  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the right. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while slowing down and while making a turn.”

    Filed 06/23/2026 · ODI 11745876
  • Electrical system

    “The check engine light is on for periods of time and then goes off. Maybe the sensor is faulty?”

    Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742705
  • Seats

    “Urgent Safety!!! I called and spoke with Lincoln Client Relations Center regarding two recalls that are for the exact same vehicle I now own; 2017 Lincoln MKX, VIN: [XXX] .”

    Filed 05/15/2026 · ODI 11738068

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2017 Lincoln MKX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Lincoln MKX. The most recent, 25V544000 (reported August 22, 2025), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (31%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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