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2015 Lincoln MKC

Model year 2015: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

  • NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside, for one of its recalls
NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Oct 28, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

12 recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKC in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

NHTSA advises some owners not to drive it, or to park it outside: see below.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Jan 15, 2026. Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

NHTSA counts 116,672 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Feb 25, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-011

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 3, 2025. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 1,456,417 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 1, 2015.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-572

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 23, 2025. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 160,729 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Aug 20, 2013 to Mar 31, 2015.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-270

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 26, 2023. Engine

NHTSA’s advice: Park outside

NHTSA counts 142,734 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-378

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 8, 2020. Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

NHTSA counts 2,147,323 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-331

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 25, 2017. Seats; seat belts

NHTSA counts 94,605 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 11, 2014 to Jun 18, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 17V-472

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 6, 2016. Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

NHTSA counts 2,046,297 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Aug 20, 2013 to Jan 31, 2015.

  • NHTSA campaign 16V-643

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 31, 2016. Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA counts 1,543 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Nov 25, 2013 to Jan 25, 2016.

  • NHTSA campaign 16V-183

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 9, 2015. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 54,543 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 21, 2014 to May 15, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 15V-005

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 9, 2015. Electrical system: ignition: switch

NHTSA counts 11,144 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Aug 20, 2013 to Sep 9, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 15V-006

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 2, 2014. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

NHTSA counts 301 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jun 4, 2014 to Jul 7, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 14V-525

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 6, 2014. Visibility: windshield

NHTSA counts 1,139 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Aug 20, 2013 to Jun 6, 2014.

  • NHTSA campaign 14V-484

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

131 complaints to NHTSA, received from Sep 30, 2014 to Sep 18, 2026.

  • 7 complaints told of a crash, and 1 complaint of a fire.
  • Together they report 2 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 4 versions of the 2015 Lincoln MKC: 4 stars overall, every version.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
MKC, SUV, AWD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concern for this version
  • During the side impact test, the left rear passenger door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
MKC, SUV, AWD, release 2 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
MKC, SUV, FWD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.4% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concern for this version
  • During the side impact test, the left rear passenger door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
MKC, SUV, FWD, release 2 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.4% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA’s notes on these ratings

  • These ratings apply to vehicles produced on or after November 12, 2014.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.
  • Rearview video system: standard.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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