NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Lincoln Mkc
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2019 Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury SUV that slots into Ford Motor Company's premium Lincoln brand, competing against German and domestic rivals for buyers who want upscale refinement in a smaller, city-friendly footprint. It targets professional adults and empty-nesters who prioritize a quiet cabin and brand prestige without stepping up to a full-size luxury crossover.
Despite a strong crash-test showing, the 2019 Lincoln Mkc carries a park-outside or stop-driving recall, so read the recall section first. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the 2019 Lincoln MKC as a stylish and comfortable compact luxury SUV that delivers a refined, quiet interior experience well-suited to urban and suburban driving. Most note that the cabin quality and brand prestige are highlights, though some suggest the competitive segment offers more dynamic or feature-rich alternatives at similar price points.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13309
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters
Reported 2025-10-10
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V572000
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identificatio
Reported 2025-09-04
ENGINE23V378000
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.
Reported 2023-05-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
107 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.