Model year
2012 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 84 complaints for the 2012 Lincoln MKX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), POWER TRAIN (11). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 298 complaints
- 2008 253 complaints
- 2009 66 complaints
- 2010 111 complaints
- 2011 149 complaints
- 2012 84 complaints
- 2013 163 complaints
- 2014 35 complaints
- 2015 19 complaints
- 2016 156 complaints
- 2017 52 complaints
- 2018 31 complaints
Recalls
14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford…
Complaints
84 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | — |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| MKX AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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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 2012 Lincoln MKX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.