2015 Lincoln Mkx Safety Report
2015 LINCOLN MKX Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Lincoln Mkx. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (19) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Lincoln Mkx with 26 complaints and 5 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Lincoln Mkx before buying across this generation. |
Lincoln Mkx Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Lincoln Mkx years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 136 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 45 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Lincoln Mkx | 26 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2015 Lincoln Mkx Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Lincoln Mkx, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Lincoln onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Lincoln onlyVisibility/Wiper
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Lincoln onlySteering,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Vehicle Speed Control issues Lincoln onlyPower Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine issues Lincoln onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Engine issues Lincoln onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
Reliability Score
The 2015 Lincoln Mkx receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Backup Camera Issues The rear backup camera can intermittently turn blank or upside down, and has been recalled by other manufacturers for similar issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Loss And Steering/Braking Failure The vehicle has experienced sudden power loss, steering, and braking failure, indicated by an orange wrench alert, which is very dangerous. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Lincoln Mkx:
Issues with the rear backup camera have been reported.
Power loss and steering/braking failure have been reported.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Lincoln Mkx with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
Rear camera can’t see behind me very well the dealership I but the car changed the camera and the screen in the car and the problem is still here it work when it cold outside but when got warm it stop working again
Rear camera flips upside down at times or turns black as well
Rear back up camera turns blank/ black intermittently when going in reverse. Have seen that multiple other vehicles are being recalled for this issue but not my particular car even tho other 2015 Lincoln MKX are included in recall. Noticed problem about 6 months ago. Often camera screen blank when I need it the most . Have called Ford/ Lincoln twice and told vehicle has no recalls. This problem is...
Unknown
Back up camera is showing upside down and blurry!
Vehicle loses power, steering and braking without warning. Orange wrench alert illuminates. Car must be shut off and restarted. Very dangerous condition. Several other complaints online. This has happened twice, luckily at low speeds and little traffic.
A/C and Heater control; A/C blows cool on passenger side and blows hot on driver side
Warning light message: Vehicle transmission is not in Park Google search found many same complaints for older Lincolns. When repaired, would reoccur.
TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK BUT IT IS IN PARK. DRIVERS DOOR AJAR BUT DOOR IS SHUT. THESE SHOW UP IN THE DASH INFORMATION CENTER. GETTIN WORSE WITH TIME. MKX ONLY HAS 37,500 MILES. 2015 MKX. FEAR SAFETY .
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 90 A APPROX 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I LOOKED AT THE SPEEDOMETER AND IT READ 0. SECONDS LATER THE DASH POWER FLASHED AND WENT COMPLETELY DARK. I'M HAD ABSOLUTELY NO POWER AT 60MPH ON AN INTERSTATE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO CRUISE ALONG AT MAKE IT TO THE NEXT EXIT AND STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE STOPPED, I TOOK GEAR OUT OF DRIVE AND PU...
CAR STALLS AND LOOSES POWER IN 5-10 SECONDS WHILE DRIVING. ONCE STOPPED, THE CAR WILL RESTART AND DRIVE. THE PROBLEM INDICATOR "YELLOW WRENCH" TELLS THE DEALERSHIP NOTHING RELATING TO THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS LIFE THREATENING BECAUSE IT OFTEN HAPPENS WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (INTERSTATES) IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. SINCE THE CAR BEGINS IMMEDIATE DECELERATION, GETTI...
KEEP GETTING "TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK" DOES NOT HAPPEN EACH TIME I PUT IT IN PARK BUT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAVE 26,000 MILES ON IT.
SHIFT CAR INTO "PARK" AND THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK BUT ON THE DASH THE "P" DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHICH CAUSES AN ERROR MESSAGE OF "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR OFF. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF WHILE THE ERROR MESSAGE IS SHOWING, ALL AUXILIARY COMPONENTS (HEAT, RADIO, ETC) STAY ON AND YOUR BATTERY GOES DEAD. OCCURS NEARLY EVERY DAY, EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO "PARK".
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE CHANGES FROM AUTOMATIC TO SORTS MODE AND SHOWS SHIFT CHANGING ON DASH, WHICH CAUSES IT TO GO FROM ANY SPEED TO 5MPH INSTANTLY. IT PULLS CAR BACK AND CAUSES SUDDEN SPEED CHANGE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SINCE PURCHASED VARIOUS TIMES AND THE STILL DO NOT FIND ANYTHING AND I AM STILL PAYING FOR THE CAR THAT I BOUGHT A YR AGO WHILE IT CONTINUES TO DO...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE PARKING AND ANTI THEFT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...
"ENGINE RECALL" ONCE I TRY TO STICK IT IN PARK, IT TELLS ME TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK! DOES THIS EVERY TIME I TRY TO PUT IT IN PARK! MY CAR ISN'T EVEN 2 YEARS OLD YET AND JUST HIT 30,000 MILES! VERY FRUSTRATING!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN OIL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/10/16*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTERS HAD A GLITCH, WHICH TRIGGERED A FALSE WARNING INDICATOR THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. TH...
WHILE DRIVING ON A HWY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS WITH NO OTHER VEHICLE AROUND ME UNEXPECTEDLY THE REAR SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED ALONG THE FRONT EDGE. THERE'S AN INSURMOUNTABLE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE FOR LINCOLN AND FORD AND YOU CAN CHECK AT HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T37305_DS520649. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE PIECES OF GLASS FALL INSIDE THE CAR AND CAN HAR...
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Opened 2021-09-17
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 20...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Lincoln Mkx
Has the 2015 LINCOLN MKX been recalled?
No, the 2015 LINCOLN MKX has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2015 LINCOLN MKX have?
The 2015 LINCOLN MKX has 19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
The 2015 LINCOLN MKX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 3/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 LINCOLN MKX involve unknown or other (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), visibility/wiper (2 complaints). Other affected components include steering,vehicle speed control, power train,unknown or other,engine, power train,electrical system,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2015 LINCOLN MKX have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2015 LINCOLN MKX out of 19 total complaints (5.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 LINCOLN MKX have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 LINCOLN MKX.
Should I buy a 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 LINCOLN MKX is generally recommended. It has 19 complaints, 0 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 LINCOLN MKX are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 3. VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 complaints), 4. STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
Be cautious of potential issues with the rear backup camera and sudden power loss. Consider getting these checked by a professional. The 2015 LINCOLN MKX has 19 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
The 2015 LINCOLN MKX receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 19 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Rear Backup Camera Issues and Power Loss and Steering/Braking Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2015 LINCOLN MKX?
Known issues with the 2015 LINCOLN MKX include: Rear Backup Camera Issues, Power Loss and Steering/Braking Failure. These are based on patterns found across 19 NHTSA complaints.
What are the common issues with the 2015 Lincoln MKX?
Common issues include problems with the rear backup camera and sudden power loss, steering, and braking failure.
Is there a recall for the rear backup camera issue?
Yes, the rear backup camera issue has been recalled by other manufacturers for similar problems.
What should I do if I experience sudden power loss and steering/braking failure?
If you experience sudden power loss and steering/braking failure, seek immediate professional assistance.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential issues with the rear backup camera and sudden power loss. Consider getting these checked by a professional.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Lincoln Mkx
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Lincoln Mkx. The data includes 19 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Lincoln Mkx an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 3 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16