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2015 Lincoln MKX Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKX with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (6) and the electrical system (5). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 35 and the 2016 has 157.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical MKX year, for its age

#198 most complained-about 2015 vehicle

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2015 Lincoln MKX problems

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No recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKX

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKX. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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19 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKX

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Visibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11726634
Visibility & wipers

Rear camera flips upside down at times or turns black as well

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11724473
Other & unknown

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 definitely a safety issue so no car or person gets hit .

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11695306
SteeringAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

Unknown

Filed Incident Steering · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11691595
Other & unknown

Back up camera is showing upside down and blurry!

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11686687
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11482015
Other & unknown

A/C and Heater control; A/C blows cool on passenger side and blows hot on driver side

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11448021
Electrical system

Warning light message: Vehicle transmission is not in Park Google search found many same complaints for older Lincolns. When repaired, would reoccur.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11419069
Other & unknown

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 .

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11374703
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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 put it in park. I push the start button and it started up. Fortunately, I was able to make it home but I was completely...

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terrified that it would happen again. Soon as I made it home, I began researching lincoln mkx to see if this has happened to anyone else. To my horror, many lincoln mkx owners have reported the same problem. There is no recalls listed on my vin. This vehicle is a death trap and lincoln need to address this issue immediately. People have died from this critical malfunction and if not someone's death will be caused. This vehicle is a death trap.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11233991
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

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, getting to safety without getting into an accident in these circumstances, is frightening at best. On wed, 4/17/19, I was...

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traveling on i-40, 5 lanes of traffic at 5:05 p.M. (I was in the leftmost lane) and my car stalled. By the time I got to the 2nd lane from the shoulder, I had almost been hit by a speeding car and an 18-wheeler. I was not able to get any momentum to get off the road quickly because the car had no power. This is a life threatening problem!!! I found many reports of the same thing occurring in lincoln mkx's (predominantly 2016's) that relate to a defective electronic throttle body, need for updated software, and/or the purge body. Lincoln indicates they cannot/will not fix this issue because they can't get a maintenance code to confirm the diagnosis. This situation could easily cost lives unnecessarily!! My reports of this issue are not being taken seriously (dealership & lincoln ford motor company). Since there is no recall associated to my vin, they attest there is no issue unless I can provide it. I can't prove it because I never know when it will happen. They have kept my car for a week and drive but couldn't replicate. There needs to something much more aggressive that is mandated to be done before lives are lost. It is my hope you will be able to assist. Thank you.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11197354
Transmission & drivetrain

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.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11196936
Electrical system

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".

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11152616
Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

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 the same thing. Last time it happened was sept 15 2018 (has happened over 20 times).

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11132719
Brakes

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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11005348
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

"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!

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10944202
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10852766
Electrical system

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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10759245
Other & unknown

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 harm occupants. I tried to reason with lincoln corporation without success. They claimed that an object hit the glass but if the glass is closed, is flat and there's no way an object can hit it. I wish I could send pictures but have no way of doing so unless I have a valid email.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10721065

Lincoln MKX: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20190100-A
201831520BrakesB
201752500BrakesB
2016157763BrakesF
201519010Engine & coolingA
201435120BrakesA
2013164172BrakesF
201284120BrakesC
2011149364Electrical systemD
All MKX years

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Does the 2015 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKX right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKX?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (6), electrical system (5), transmission & drivetrain (5).

How many complaints has the 2015 Lincoln MKX had?

19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 22, 2015 and the latest on March 24, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKX a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 90 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lincoln MKX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Lincoln MKX years have the most complaints?

2007 (298), 2008 (253), 2013 (164). See every Lincoln MKX year compared.

What should I do if my 2015 Lincoln MKX has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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