Research · 8 model years
Lincoln MKSEvery model year, 2009–2016
Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns and 373 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKS. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (141).
Lincoln MKS years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 19 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 141 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 17 | 1 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 43 | 3 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 51 | 8 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 56 | 4 | Not rated | 19 |
- 20160 recalls · 3 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20153 recalls · 18 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20142 recalls · 44 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20137 recalls · 141 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20123 recalls · 17 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 43 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20100 recalls · 51 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20091 recall · 56 complaints · 19 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 3 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026