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2018 Lincoln MKX Recalls

5 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Urgent advisories

Aug 22, 2025

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Lincoln MKX average of 4.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Service Brakes, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Lincoln MKX recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V544000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Aug 22, 2025

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V469000

Service Brakes

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Aug 10, 2020

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety consequence

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V414000

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Jul 17, 2020

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V612000

Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Sep 11, 2018

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V548000

Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Aug 20, 2018

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

Safety consequence

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Lincoln MKX model years

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2018 Lincoln MKX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln MKX have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Lincoln MKX. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Lincoln MKX?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology