How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA lists 33 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, which is 20% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKX electrical system?

No related recall is on file with NHTSA for the electrical system on the 2013 Lincoln MKX.

What electrical problems do owners report on the 2013 MKX?

Owners report dashboard and infotainment screens going black or freezing, sync system restarts, blind spot sensor faults, door ajar lights staying on, and overly sensitive key fobs. One complaint describes a cabin fire.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 MKX?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKX is 40,500 miles.

Did the 2013 MKX electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to electrical complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKX, but 1 fire was reported.

2013 Lincoln MKX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 20% of all 163 complaints that year. There is no related recall on file. One complaint involved a fire, with a median mileage at failure of 40,500.

Electrical System complaints: 33; 20% of 163
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dashboard control panel (phone, navigation, climate, Sirius) blacks out or freezes while driving, sometimes paired with a full loss of power and stalling on the highway.
Sync infotainment screen goes black or restarts on its own while navigation or radio is in use, requiring re-entry of destinations.
Blind spot and cross traffic sensor system faults, with dealers replacing a module identified as the source.
Door ajar warning light stays on with the door closed, disabling automatic door locks and triggering the factory alarm at random times.
Electronic key fobs are overly sensitive, activating windows, sunroof, or tailgate and setting off the alarm while stored in a pocket or bag.
One owner reported the vehicle cabin melted from an electrical fire while parked and unattended.

When 2013 Lincoln MKX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2013, latest Jul 11, 2026.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2014 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Lincoln MKX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by MKX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200714 (5%)
200813 (5%)
20097 (11%)
20106 (5%)
201142 (28%)
201217 (20%)
201333 (20%)
20145 (14%)
20155 (26%)
201631 (20%)
201714 (27%)
20186 (19%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?: NHTSA lists 33 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, which is 20% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKX electrical system?: No related recall is on file with NHTSA for the electrical system on the 2013 Lincoln MKX.
What electrical problems do owners report on the 2013 MKX?: Owners report dashboard and infotainment screens going black or freezing, sync system restarts, blind spot sensor faults, door ajar lights staying on, and overly sensitive key fobs. One complaint describes a cabin fire.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 MKX?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKX is 40,500 miles.
Did the 2013 MKX electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to electrical complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKX, but 1 fire was reported.