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Lincoln MKTModel year report

2019 Lincoln MKT Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
103,937miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Lincoln MKT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lincoln MKT. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 12 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure (9) and other or unknown (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 103,937 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the camera and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715596, filed 2026-02, 85,000 miles

Body and structure: “ISubject: Urgent Safety Complaint – Delayed Recall Repair, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Driver-Side B-Pillar Trim Applique To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint regarding the prolonged failure to obtain a recall repair for my 2019 Lincoln MKT through Bill Knight Lincoln in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding this recall have gone well beyond what I consider a reasonable timeframe and have resulted in a serious safety incident, ongoing inconvenience, and concerns about additional damage to my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771346, filed 2026-10

Exterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the third brake light plastic enclosure was cracked and detached. The windshield wiper vent screen had deteriorated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were on back order. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the brake light was replaced under warranty, but the failure recurred a year later. The windshield wiper vent screen and B-pillar trim were replaced previously. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758153, filed 2026-08, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 74,900 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–1011%10–2511%25–5011%50–7511%75–10044%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 103,937 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20212025202613
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Lincoln MKT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MKT · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 15.1% risk
MKT · SUV FWDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Lincoln MKT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152117$3,950
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
MKT Hearse AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic141916$4,200
MKT Limo AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic141915$4,450
MKT Livery AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Lincoln MKT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201918103,9374—19—Rising
2018791,1002—19—Not enough data
2016958,0003—21—Not enough data
20152539,5676—2350 · TypicalRising
20145492,0004—2354 · TypicalFalling
20137088,5008—2368 · MoreFalling
20122883,2221—200 · FewerFalling
20111984,0001—19—Falling
20106577,0000—1932 · FewerFalling

All Lincoln MKT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lincoln MKT as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Lincoln MKT is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 12 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure with 9.

Has the 2019 Lincoln MKT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lincoln MKT (MKT FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Lincoln MKT reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 103,937 miles and the middle half falls between 74,900 and 120,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.