2015 Lincoln MKX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

28 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Lincoln MKX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

28Complaints
6/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2015 sits among all MKX years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 6 complaints (21%)
Engine 6 complaints (21%)
Electrical 5 complaints (18%)
Transmission & drivetrain 5 complaints (18%)
Speed control 2 complaints (7%)
Visibility & wipers 2 complaints (7%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2015 Lincoln MKX.

Federal defect investigations

Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 opened September 17, 2021 · still open

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade,…

Model years named: 2015, 2016, 2017

Technical service bulletins

52 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2015 Lincoln MKX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2015 MKX TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2015peak 6 in 20192026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKX reliable?

The 2015 Lincoln MKX drew 28 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 2015 Lincoln MKX problems?

The top reported problems for the 2015 Lincoln MKX are other (6 complaints), engine (6), and electrical (5).

Does the 2015 Lincoln MKX have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2015 Lincoln MKX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.