2018 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
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles were involved in 9 fatal crashes with 8 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
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended · Sep 11, 2018
- Fire riskPower supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been… · Aug 20, 2018