Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Weikert Ford (21399 us-27, lake wales, fl 33859, (800) 472-6973) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The…
2010 Lincoln MKX airbags problems
severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 54 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Lincoln MKX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 49% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 7 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 54 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: A 2010 Lincoln MKX with this airbag issue is unsafe to own or drive until both driver and passenger inflators are replaced; however, replacement parts have been chronically unavailable since 2016, leaving owners stranded with unusable vehicles for years. Even after recall issuance, at least two documented incidents (one fatal-injury crash, one unintended deployment) occurred while awaiting parts.
The 2010 Lincoln MKX has a documented Takata airbag inflator defect affecting both driver and passenger side units across multiple recall campaigns (16V384, 18V046, 19V001, 21V158). Owners received initial recall notices in mid-2016, many marked "DO NOT DRIVE" or "DO NOT USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT" without a clear repair timeline.
The central complaint is parts unavailability. Dealers and manufacturers confirmed replacement inflators were not in stock months and years after recall issuance. Owners report waiting 12, 18, 24+ months with no parts arrival and repeated promises of "4–6 months" that never materialized. Multiple owners stated their vehicles sat parked in garages, unable to be driven or used normally. Some received notices stating parts "may" become available by spring 2018, with no guarantee.
One documented failure occurred at approximately 133,000 miles during a collision: the driver-side airbag exploded with force sufficient to project sharp fragments, causing subdural hematoma on both sides of the brain, six broken ribs, bruised sternum, brain hemorrhage requiring surgery, and multiple injuries. The passenger-side airbag had been replaced before this incident; the driver-side replacement was pending at the time of accident.
A second incident involved unintended deployment while turning the steering wheel to park (no impact), again driver-side, causing collision with concrete.
Owners also reported rattling noises from airbag modules on bumpy roads, suggesting internal deterioration.
Frustration centered on the lack of loaner vehicles (dealers refused or had none available), inability to disconnect units, and the perceived negligence in maintaining parts supply for a safety-critical defect.
Same Lincoln MKX airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Takata Airbag Inflator Defect – Parts Unavailability
Owners received recall notifications (campaigns 16V384, 18V046, 19V001, 21V158) for defective Takata inflators in driver and passenger airbags, but replacement parts were not available from dealers or manufacturer for months to years after recall issuance. Dealers and manufacturers could not confirm when parts would arrive. Many owners report waiting 18–24+ months with no resolution.
When: Recall notices issued June 2016 onwards; parts unavailable through 2017–2021
Symptoms owners cite: Receipt of recall letters marked 'DO NOT DRIVE' or 'DO NOT USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT'; Repeated dealer statement: parts not in stock, no ETA; Vehicle confined to garage unable to be driven safely; Rattling noises from airbag modules on bumpy roads (reported by one owner)
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 16V384000, NHTSA 18V046000, NHTSA 19V001000, NHTSA 21V158000, Lincoln recall 16S26
Repairs/costs cited: No repair performed in most cases; parts unavailable. One owner had passenger-side replaced, still awaiting driver-side after 5+ months.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2017. Lincoln Motor Company issued multiple warning letters but did not provide loaner vehicles, rental assistance, or alternative remedies. Dealers instructed owners to wait or restrict vehicle use. No timeline provided for parts delivery.
Airbag Inflator Explosion with Fragmentation – Driver Side
Driver-side airbag deployed with explosive force sufficient to project sharp fragments into occupant. Occurred during two-vehicle collision at approximately 133,000 miles. Passenger-side airbag had been replaced; driver-side replacement was pending recall repair at time of accident.
When: Approximately 133,000 miles; occurred before driver-side recall repair could be completed
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed during collision, projecting sharp fragments; Driver knocked unconscious; Severe blunt-force trauma and lacerations
Codes mentioned: Takata inflator defect
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle totaled. No repair of airbag system attempted post-incident.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented in narrative. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure.
Airbag Unintended Deployment – Driver Side
Driver-side airbag deployed without collision while driver turned steering wheel to park in shopping mall garage. Caused vehicle to strike concrete wall. Recall notice had been received for passenger-side only; deployment occurred from driver-side unit. Dealer informed owner parts not yet received for recall repair.
When: Date of incident 11-23-16, after June 2016 recall notice received
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed with no impact event, only steering wheel turned; Caused uncontrolled collision into concrete wall
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 16V384, Lincoln 16S26
Repairs/costs cited: Indicates defect in driver-side unit despite recall notice only mentioning passenger-side at that time.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notice issued July 2016 for passenger-side. Owner contacted dealer and manufacturer 2–3 times; told parts not received and to await notification.
Synthesized from 54 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
Takata recall, NHTSA recall no. 16v384, Lincoln recall no. 16s26 11-23-16, I turned steering wheel to begin to park in shopping mall garage. Driver airbag immediately deployed prior to impact which caused me to hit the concrete wall ahead. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. Recall notice received july 2016 on passenger airbag. Obviously, there is a problem with the driver airbag…
"takata recall" received recall letter many months ago. Dealer says no remedy yet from takata. Received december 23, 2017 a bankruptcy chapter 11 notice from tk holdings (takata). Checked with dealer again and there is no remedy for this since original recall number 16s26, june 2016, NHTSA recall number, 16v384. Considering the seriousness of this recall, when can the consumer expect this…
Takata recall -- the Lincoln motor company has forwarded a letter dated december 2017 stating -- "warning: until remedy parts become available, do not allow anyone to sit in the first row passenger seat." this makes our car basically useless. When I contacted mountain view Ford/Lincoln dealership today at 423-756-1331 and asked if they would disconnect just the passenger airbag and they stated…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Cannon Ford Lincoln (904 n davis ave, cleveland, ms 38732, (662)-843-2785) was contacted and confirmed that the…
My car was t-boned and pushed into oncoming traffic. I was knocked unconscious by air bag deployment and it caused brain injury, damage to my breast.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Don gasgart's charlotte county Ford (3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33952, (888) 313-9652)…
Takata inflators...received recall notice, but Lincoln dealers simply state they don't have replacement parts yet. Recall came from postal service while car in garage.
"takata recall", for 2 years I have been receiving info. Regarding this recall and for 2 years have been contacting the dealership, to hear the same thing over and over that they still do not have the parts to replace this airbag, so how many people have to get killed from this before the problem is resolved. Some one ran a stop sign and ran into my car good thing the air bag did not go off…
I have been to Ford dealer more than once about this recall with no results.they tell me they do not know when parts will be available and this is my only vehicle!
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Lincoln MKX?
It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 50,000 and 110,000 miles, with the median around 73,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 110,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Lincoln/MKX.
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