Component Record

Lincoln MKC 2015 Engine Problems

33 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2015 Lincoln MKC - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage33 complaints

33 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V183000Reported March 31, 2016 - 1,543 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,543 vehicles across all affected models.

23V378000Reported May 26, 2023 - 142,734 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 142,734 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System23 Unknown Or Other18 Power Train18 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 Fuel and Propulsion System15 Vehicle Structure6

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.