NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Lincoln MKX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Lincoln MKX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 84 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lincoln dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Lincoln MKX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Lincoln MKX owner complaints
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lincoln MKX, describing incidents dated November 12, 2011 to August 31, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 33 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Of the 84 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 84 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11684240 · Filed
Recalled master cylinder brake booster was repaired at the dealership under the recall approx 4 or 5 years ago. The same issue has began again. Out of nowhere while braking, the pedal will become soft and press to the floor. During this time, the car will not slow down. This is resembling a…
ODI #11683970 · Filed
The camera change from vertical to horizontal, the camera shutdown while in motion.
ODI #11668525 · Filed
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was reversed. The contact stated that the image was upside down and the camera was flickering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact believed…
Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away
NHTSA #14V393000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 83,250 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 14S10 · Owners notified August 4, 2014 · Vehicles built September 2, 2010 – November 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Safety consequence
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Lincoln MKX model years
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