2016 Lincoln MKX safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles were involved in 19 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid · Aug 22, 2025
- Crash riskFront brake hoses may rupture prematurely · Aug 10, 2020
- Crash riskSeat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant… · Jul 17, 2020
- Fire riskBattery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable… · Nov 12, 2019
- Crash riskRoad salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear… · Aug 29, 2019
- Crash riskIn the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or… · Feb 27, 2017
- Crash riskAn incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles… · May 24, 2016