2020 Lincoln MKX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
10/100
#10 most-complained of 11 MKX years
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2020 Lincoln MKX but shows 1 recall covering a rearview camera software issue. Its complaint index of 10 ranks 10th out of 11 model years, making it one of the better years for this model.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2020 Lincoln MKX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2020 Lincoln MKX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
2020 compared with other MKX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- NHTSA records 0 owner complaints for the 2020 Lincoln MKX and a complaint index of 10, which ranks 10th out of 11 MKX model years, among the lowest complaint counts for the model.
- Does the 2020 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 MKX, campaign 25V442000, covering a rearview camera software update that Ford dealers perform free of charge.
- What year Lincoln MKX should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index data, 2013 (100), 2016 (90), and 2011 (80) rank as Avoid years, while 2020 (10) and 2019 (0) rank far lower for complaints.
- Is the 2020 MKX better than other MKX years?
- Yes. Its complaint index of 10 is lower than 9 of the other 10 model years listed, including 2013, 2016, and 2011, which have higher complaint indexes.