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2009 Lincoln MKXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2009 Lincoln MKX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.

2009 Lincoln MKX
68
CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years53% below the MKX median · #8 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 22%Owner complaints660 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage94kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Lincoln MKX has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags350
Service brakes100
Electrical system70
Wheels30
Power train30
Structure20
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
7 other systems70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2009 Lincoln MKX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

27%repaired · 2023 Q1

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 21V-158 · Mar 10, 2021 · 2,602,668 vehicles · 699,731 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2022 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-081 · Feb 16, 2021 · 1,067 vehicles · 355 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2019 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 18V-046 · Jan 11, 2018 · 327,796 vehicles · 97,640 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 17V-024 · Jan 10, 2017 · 654,695 vehicles · 144,579 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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24%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 16V-384 · May 31, 2016 · 1,892,343 vehicles · 462,303 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2017 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 15V-712 · Oct 27, 2015 · 110,636 vehicles · 73,502 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other MKX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKX median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Lincoln MKX safety ratings

2009 Lincoln MKX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MKX owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My car has a Recall for the AIRBAGS. The car started life in south Texas where it is hot and humid which makes the problem worse. My dealer hasn't complied with the RECALL, [XXX], Stone Lake, WI [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Complaint 11558800 · Dec 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been…
Complaint 11460540 · Apr 12, 2022
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (COURTESY FORD, 5042, 1636 DOGWOOD DR SE, CONYERS, GA 30013, [PHONE]) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE…
Complaint 11196650 · Apr 16, 2019

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