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Lincoln MKS 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Lincoln MKS: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

142Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V340000.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V227000, 15V812000, 16V621000.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V393000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V040000.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V227000Reported May 31, 2013 - 390,783 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 390,783 vehicles across all affected models.

13V270000Reported June 26, 2013 - 12,569 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 12,569 vehicles across all affected models.

14V393000Reported July 2, 2014 - 83,250 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 83,250 vehicles across all affected models.

15V040000Reported January 28, 2015 - 194,889 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 194,889 vehicles across all affected models.

15V340000Reported June 2, 2015 - 393,623 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 393,623 vehicles across all affected models.

15V812000Reported December 2, 2015 - 868 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 868 vehicles across all affected models.

16V621000Reported August 25, 2016 - 77,502 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 77,502 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20121
20139
20143
20154
201610
20177
201810
201919
202011
202123
20228
202314
202410
202511
20262
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.