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2015 Lincoln MKC Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 131 total for the year
Median mileage
35,950miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Lincoln MKC, 4% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,950 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while the wife was driving into an intersection the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged but only the front driver air bag located under the dashboard console had partially deployed. No other airbags in the vehicle were deployed to provide protection to the driver. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failures was not determined. …”

NHTSA complaint #11472887, filed 2022-07, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. While driving approximately 3-5 MPH in traffic, another vehicle struck the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. The contact sustained an injury to the left side of the head as it came in contact with the driver side window, as well as injuries to the left shoulder, lumber strain, left knee and leg injuries, and right and left wrist strains. Medical attention was required. …”

NHTSA complaint #11006403, filed 2017-07, 13,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that there were cracks on the dashboard that were approximately 4 inches long causing the passenger side air bag to be exposed. The contact had the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer and they suggested an independent mechanic due to the cost of the repair. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were declined sue to the location of the cracks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 03/07/17”

NHTSA complaint #10946994, filed 2017-01, 43,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201811%
201732%
201611%
201554%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKC

Engine
33 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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