repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2013 Lincoln MKXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 164 owner complaints about the 2013 Lincoln MKX, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-393 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Lincoln MKX has problems
164 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
30Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Engine
9Structure
7Vehicle speed control
6Service brakes, hydraulic
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Back over prevention
3115 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 60 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 31 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 service brakes complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles15under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 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
2013 Lincoln MKX safety ratings
2013 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MKX owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module and HCU hydraulic leak. Parts for this are on back order per dealer leaving me with a dangerous driving situation or inability to use my vehicle. No warning lamp or message displays. The fact that the…
My brakes have failed on this car three times. I had new front and back brakes installed on [XXX] mileage 44882. Again my brakes failed on [XXX] mileage 47626. A new brake booster was installed along with front brakes. Again on [XXX] brakes failed again and a brake booster and front brakes were…
On two occasions i was on my way to church when the brake pedal went completely to the floor with no braking effect. i pumped the brake peddle several times and then in both instances braking was reestablished. These instances happened about a month and a half apart.
Own a 2013 MKX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.