Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Lincoln MKT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 1, 202525V827000 | Structure: bodyDoor trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V827000
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| Feb 10, 202020V072000 | Suspension: rearA fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V072000
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Owner complaints by component7
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 43 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 14 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 14 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 14 |
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
- Structure
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated the black panel trim had detached while driving at 55 MPH on the highway. The driver ran over the plastic.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Car started to hesitate, then when I stopped at a light it started running rough like it wanted to stall. Then the engine light started blinking. Vehicle was towed to dealership.”
- Unknown or other
“The problem is with the rear camera alerts. Sometimes, when I am backing up, it does not alert me when a person is walking in back of my car or sometimes it is a moving vehicle, and I am in reverse and slowly backing…”
Other Lincoln MKT model years
- 20194 recalls18 complaints
- 20182 recalls7 complaints
- 20173 recalls3 complaints
- 20163 recalls9 complaints
- 20156 recalls24 complaints
- 20144 recalls54 complaints
All years: 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Other Lincoln models
- 2018 MKZ2 recalls37 complaints
- 2018 Navigator12 recalls52 complaints
- 2018 MKX5 recalls31 complaints
- 2018 MKC4 recalls76 complaints
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- 2020 Aviator30 recalls120 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 MKS3 recalls18 complaints
2018 Lincoln MKT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln MKT have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln MKT. The most recent, 25V827000 (reported December 1, 2025), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lincoln MKT?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (43%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Lincoln MKT?
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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