Verdict
2010 Lincoln MKS: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Lincoln MKS — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 51 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 63% of 2010 sedans. Steering leads the reports (29%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
51
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 63% of 2010 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (29% of 51 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (18%).
+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 51 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11714754, ODI 11482781, ODI 11481899, ODI 11404491, ODI 11394950.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2010 Lincoln MKS 4-DR. w/SAB NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| MKS FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| MKS AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2010 Lincoln MKS: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
Owners filed 51 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKS — fewer complaints than 63% of comparable 2010 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (29% of complaints) and vehicle speed control (18%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKS have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Lincoln MKS as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Lincoln MKS get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Lincoln MKS between 19 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.