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NHTSA Official DataUpdated Aug 2026Methodology

Lincoln MKT Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls β€” NHTSA data

Poor reliability signalOur verdict from 291 complaints and 31 recalls on NHTSA record

Comparing used Lincoln MKT options? We analyzed 10 model years (2010–2019) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.

291
Total Complaints
NHTSA filed
31
Safety Recalls
federal campaigns
6
Crash-Related
crash complaints
3
Fire-Related
fire complaints
5
Injuries Reported
across all years
10
Years Analyzed
2010–2019

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Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Lincoln MKT has 291 owner complaints and 31 safety recalls across model years 2010–2019. The most reported issue area is STEERING. 2015 drew the most complaints; 2017 drew the fewest.

Lincoln MKT β€” key reliability facts
Make
Lincoln
Model
MKT
Model years analyzed
2010–2019 (10 years)
Total NHTSA complaints
291
Safety recall campaigns
31
Crash-related complaints
6
Fire-related complaints
3
Worst model year (by complaints)
2015 (24 complaints)
Best model year (fewest complaints)
2017 (3 complaints)
Top reported issue area
STEERING
Reliability signal
Poor
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Β· Data last refreshed Aug 24, 2026
This MKT has 31 open recall campaigns on record. Check whether yours is affected.Check my VIN free β†’

By model year

Lincoln MKT: which years to avoid & which to buy

Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used β€” lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.

Years to avoid
201524 complaints201914 complaints20169 complaints

These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.

Best years to buy
20173 complaints20187 complaints20169 complaints

These years have the fewest owner complaints on record β€” lower risk starting points.

Looking at a 2015 Lincoln MKT? It logged the most NHTSA complaints of any model year β€” averages won't tell you whether this exact car is affected.Check this VIN free β†’

Crash test ratings

NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings

New Car Assessment Program

NCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.

How to read NCAP stars
5 stars β€” Excellent
4 stars β€” Good
3 stars β€” Average
2 stars β€” Below average
1 star β€” Poor

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings

What the complaint data suggests

Poor
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Data engine & NHTSA methodology by Eduard Batog, Co-founder & Data Engineer. How we calculate this.

The LINCOLN MKT has 291 NHTSA complaints and 31 recalls on record. 6 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Key findings
  • 291 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 31 federal recall campaigns
  • 6 crash-related complaints on record
Top concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Worst years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.

Best years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.

What to check before buying used
  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume β€” popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Problems by model year (best vs. worst)

2015
24
2016
9
2017
3
2018
7
2019
14

Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Aug 2026

Safety recalls

NHTSA safety recalls

31 recalls found

Safety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.

Safety recall

STRUCTURE:BODY

#25V827000STRUCTURE:BODYJanuary 12, 2025
Safety recall

STRUCTURE:BODY

#25V827000STRUCTURE:BODYJanuary 12, 2025
Safety recall

STRUCTURE:BODY

#25V827000STRUCTURE:BODYJanuary 12, 2025
Safety recall

STRUCTURE:BODY

#25V827000STRUCTURE:BODYJanuary 12, 2025
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR

#20V072000SUSPENSION:REAROctober 2, 2020
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR

#20V072000SUSPENSION:REAROctober 2, 2020
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR

#20V072000SUSPENSION:REAROctober 2, 2020
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR

#20V072000SUSPENSION:REAROctober 2, 2020
Safety recall

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

#15V340000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMFebruary 6, 2015
Safety recall

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

#15V340000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMFebruary 6, 2015
Safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

#16V925000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

#18V548000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

#24V951000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

#25V695000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

#16V925000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

#15V172000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#16V621000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Safety recall

PARKING BRAKE

#15V464000PARKING BRAKE
Safety recall

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

#15V476000CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

#25V695000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2010–2019. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.

Common problems

What goes wrong most often

The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 291 NHTSA complaints β€” these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.

01
STEERING100 complaints
02
STRUCTURE46 complaints
03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER43 complaints
04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 complaints
05
ENGINE24 complaints
06
BACK OVER PREVENTION22 complaints
07
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21 complaints
08
SUSPENSION18 complaints

Owner complaints

NHTSA complaint reports

291 total

These are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.

STRUCTUREMay 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated the black panel trim had detached while driving at 55 MPH on the highway. The driver ran over the plastic. The contact received the recall notification letter for the NHTSA Campaign Number. 25V827000 (Back Over Prevention) The contact called the local dealer regarding the recall. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Shults Ford Harmarville, 1300 Gulf Lab Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, where it was diagnosed, but they were unsure if the part was covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 133,200.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJan 2026

Car started to hesitate, then when I stopped at a light it started running rough like it wanted to stall. Then the engine light started blinking. Vehicle was towed to dealership. All fuel injectors, spark plugs, and ignition coils replaced.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTIONOct 2025

The problem is with the rear camera alerts. Sometimes, when I am backing up, it does not alert me when a person is walking in back of my car or sometimes it is a moving vehicle, and I am in reverse and slowly backing up. All of a sudden I see them right there in back of me so I step on the break quickly, or I would have hit them. It doesn’t always happen, but it has on numerous occasions. This has been happening for a few months now. I forget about it, until it happens again. Today on News Break on my phone, it was informing people with 2016-2018 vehicles that there is a recall on some of these vehicles. So I called Luther Ford in Fargo and told him what happens sometimes, but not always. He told me if there was a problem with the rear camera, there would be a message in my dash warning me of a problem. Then he ran my VIN number and told me there were no recalls for my vehicle. He never took in account, that there might be something wrong with my rear camera. I don’t know if he intended to talk down to me because I am a woman, but that is the way I felt. I will never take my vehicle there again. I had stopped taking my car there before because their oil change and inspection took about 20 minutes. No one can do a thorough inspection and oil change in that time. I ended up telling him twice that β€œyou aren’t going to help me, are you. The second time I hung up on him.

STRUCTUREMar 2024

On [XXX] the drivers side keyless entry fell off our vehicle while traveling on the Ohio turnpike. The wiring harness held the trim component from falling off the vehicle, but caused it to fling and smash into the vehicle until we pulled off the turnpike. We duct taped the part in place until we could get the vehicle to our local Lincoln dealer. I noticed that the part had no clips to hold it into place, just double sided sticky tape that had only adhered to about 1/3 of the frame. On inspection, we noticed that the passenger side trim was also loose. I was told by Lincoln that at 53,000 miles this was a trim part and not considered an electrical component. We purchased a new component (part # BE9Z7420555BA) and had the dealership (Signature Ford of Owosso, MI) install the part. Now on [XXX] we heard a rattle coming from the drivers door. On inspection, the new part has almost came off again as well as the passenger side trim. We checked for a recall and found that the Ford Edge (the same basic vehicle with a Ford logo) has a recall on this same component. Can you be of any help in this matter. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

STRUCTURESep 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior windshield trim on the driver's side door detached. After some time, the exterior windshield trim on the passenger's side door also detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who did not provide a specific diagnosis, but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 49,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHEROct 2021

My wife and I purchased a Certified, Pre-Owned, 2018 Lincoln MKT for her in July. Last month we finally looked at dash covers. Many Ford vehicles, including ours, have Adaptive Cruise Control. One feature included in this option is a Collision Warning System which flashes a row of red lights on the dash when it activates. Several manufacturers required the dash cover purchaser to check off whether, or not, their vehicle had Adaptive Cruise Control. My wife liked a fabric pattern offered by Coverking. When I found no place to check off Adaptive Cruise Control on their order system, I stopped placing the order and sent them an inquiry as to whether their dash covers had the necessary cutout for this feature because it doesn’t do any good to have such a great safety feature if the dash cover blocks the flashing lights. They responded and referred me to the following on their website β€œAll Coverking Dash Covers are designed from the original vehicle dashboard using sophisticated software. Therefore, all cutouts, sensors, cup holders, and airbag openings are studied and the Coverking Dash Cover is designed not to interfere. Making the Coverking Dash Cover a superior product over the competition.” With that assurance, I returned to the website and placed my order. I was surprised to receive a dash cover with no cutout for the red lights. See attached picture. Please note that I MADE THE CUTOUT shown in the picture. You can see the absence of the black edge trim around the cutout I made. Blocking the driver from being able to see a very important safety feature when it activates, and which is intended to help the driver avoid a collision. is inexcusable. Question: β€œHow many avoidable accidents have drivers had due to the negligence of Coverking in not providing the necessary cutout over the Collision warning red lights?”

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)May 2020

NAVIGATOR SYSTEM, BLUETOOTH SYSTEM, ARE DISCONNECTED ALL THE TIME, IN THE MIDDLE OF ANY TRIP.

STRUCTUREMay 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:25V827000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the rubber strip located along the interior of the front driver side door had started to detach from the bottom of the door. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNov 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving after the vehicle had been in idling for 4-5 minutes, there was an excessive amount of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal rattling sounds while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after two attempts; however, there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not exceed 30-35 MPH. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V925000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

STEERINGNov 2017

THIS VEHICLE IS A RENTAL FROM BUDGET. ON 11/10 - 11/11/17, DRIVING FROM FT MYERS, FL TO KNOXVILLE, TN, ON I-75, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55-80 MPH, WHILE CHANGING LANES, VEHICLE WOULD START TO STEER SMOOTHLY EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE (DART) MORE TO LEFT OR RIGHT. TO ME IT ACTED LIKE IF TURNING LEFT, THE LEFT WHEEL SUDDENLY ENCOUNTERED SOME DRAG, LIKE IN MUD OR SAND AND SAME FOR RIGHT TURNING, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ACTED AS IF IT HIT SOMETHING TO CAUSE DRAG OR RESISTANCE WHICH WOULD MAKE THE VEHICLE ACT LIKE IT WAS OVER-STEERING. HAPPENED OFTEN. MAKES DRIVER FEEL SOME DEGREE OF LOSS OF CONTROL

BACK OVER PREVENTIONAug 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was inoperable 95 percent of the time. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and confirmed the recall status. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTIONAug 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view image was distorted, which created a hazard for the driver. The failure mileage was 125,000.

STRUCTUREAug 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONJul 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the driver’s side B-pillar trim had detached along with the keyless entry keypad. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTIONJul 2026

back up camera is fuzzy or not working at all causing a safety concern

STRUCTUREJun 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the passenger's side door B-pillar trim detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was repaired at the consumer's expense; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONFeb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONFeb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that a B-pillar trim had detached and fallen off the vehicle, and the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned while operating. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONJan 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(D), a message advising that the camera was unavailable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the camera was reprogrammed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While inspecting the vehicle, the dealer noticed that the front driver's side door panel was detaching and preventing the vehicle from unlocking. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the recall remedy parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTIONOct 2025

See attached letter for complaint

Showing 20 of 291 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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The basics

How to read this data

Complaints, recalls, investigations β€” here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Lincoln MKT, in plain English.

01

What is an NHTSA Complaint?

An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is β€” but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Lincoln MKT has 291 complaints on record across 10 model years.

02

What is a Safety Recall?

A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Lincoln MKT has 31 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.

03

What Are Crash Complaints?

Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 6 of the Lincoln MKT's 291 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions β€” a key safety signal beyond general reliability.

04

How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?

The reliability verdict (Poor) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.

05

Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?

Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable β€” simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.

06

Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN

Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Lincoln MKT vehicles on the road β€” not any specific car. Two Lincoln MKT vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.

07

What Are NHTSA Investigations?

When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage β€” NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Lincoln MKT has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.

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Lincoln MKT reliability β€” frequently asked questions

Is the Lincoln MKT reliable?

Poor. The Lincoln MKT has 291 NHTSA owner complaints and 31 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is STEERING. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.

Which Lincoln MKT years to avoid?

Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2015 (24 complaints), 2019 (14 complaints), 2016 (9 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.

What are the most common Lincoln MKT problems?

Top reported issues: STEERING (100 complaints); STRUCTURE (46 complaints); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (43 complaints).

Does the Lincoln MKT have recalls?

Yes β€” 31 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Lincoln MKT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

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