2015 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine complaints

25.6%Of all 129 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE33 · 25.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other18 · 14%

POWER TRAIN18 · 14%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 8.5%

Share of the 129 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Lincoln MKC overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle unresponsive after sitting idol at traffic light. When trying to accelerate, no power. Vehicle was still running, but unable to accelerate. Finally able to…”NHTSA complaint 11716753 — filed 02/09/2026

“A few months ago, the engine light came on. Multiple diagnostics confirmed a vapor leak. We were told if we didnât fix it, it would…”NHTSA complaint 11700866 — filed 11/21/2025

“I got out of work and went to start my car. At first it did not want to start, and it acted like the alarm…”NHTSA complaint 11687785 — filed 09/17/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Lincoln MKC: 33 of 129 complaints on file (25.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have in total?

129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.