2019 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints

Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (89), Electrical System (12), Unknown Or Other (10).

Key takeaways

  • 119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine8975%
Electrical System1210%
Unknown Or Other108%
Back Over Prevention76%
Engine And Engine Cooling65%
Power Train54%
Service Brakes22%
Fuel/Propulsion System22%
Wheels22%
Lane Departure11%
Steering11%
Air Bags11%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5
2019 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-09-16

Sept 2026. Coolant intrusion. Causes engine light to illuminate, engine to overheat, rendering vehicle unable/unsafe to drive, potential fire risk. The failure was diagnosed by Lincoln dealer as a known defect via technical service bulletin. My research revealed this defect is found in numerous Ford vehicles.

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-14

Coolant intrusion into the engine at 20000miles. complete engine failure. lincoln dealership diagnosed that a long-block engine replacement is required. serious safety hazard due to potential sudden stalling while driving.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-14

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and head gasket failure. The contact was informed that the engine and turbo cha...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.