2020 Lincoln MKX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2020 Lincoln MKX has 0 owner complaints on file and a complaint index of 8, with 1 recall covering rearview camera software. Among the 14 model years tracked, it ranks 13th worst, meaning it's one of the lower-complaint years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 8/100
- #13 of 14 MKX years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2020 Lincoln MKX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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 shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 8 for the 2020 Lincoln MKX, which ranks 13th out of 14 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other MKX years.
- Does the 2020 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 25V442000) affects the 2020 MKX for rearview camera software. Dealers update the camera software free of charge; this is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Lincoln MKX should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, the 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2016 MKX years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 92, 85, and 77 respectively. The 2020 model year is not rated Avoid.
- How does the 2020 MKX compare to the 2019 MKX?
- The 2019 MKX shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0, with 1 recall, while the 2020 MKX shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 8, also with 1 recall. Both years show very low complaint activity.