Model year
2010 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 51 complaints for the 2010 Lincoln MKS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (15), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (10), ENGINE (7). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 56 complaints
- 2010 51 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 17 complaints
- 2013 142 complaints
- 2014 44 complaints
- 2015 18 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
51 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MKS FWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MKS AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Lincoln MKS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.