2016 Lincoln MKZ

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 23V775000 2023-11-17

  Recall 23V775000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door…

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 23V162000 2023-03-10

  Recall 23V162000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 20E025000 2020-04-24

  Recall 20E025000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

  Recorded model years: 2016

Showing 3 of 7 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 35 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11030282 2026-03-25

  25N17

  Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 11025611 2025-11-12

  SSM 54366

  Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 11008948 2024-10-10

  SSM 53040

  While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.

  Recorded model years: 2016

Showing 3 of 143 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 466 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

• RQ22004 2022-08-08

  Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

  On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel…

  Recorded model years: 2016

• EA21002 2021-09-17

  Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during…

  Recorded model years: 2016

• RQ19005 2019-12-19

  Door Latch Failures

  Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

  Recorded model years: 2016

A further 9 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2023132 2023-03-14

  Transport Canada recall 2023132

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking. Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine.…

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 2019431 2019-08-27

  Transport Canada recall 2019431

  Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

  Recorded model years: 2016

• 2018130 2018-03-14

  Transport Canada recall 2018130

  On certain vehicles, the steering wheel bolt torque retention feature may not fully engage into the steering shaft. If the bolt loosens, the steering wheel may appear to be loose, which could affect vehicle control. If a loose bolt is left unrepaired, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column, which could result in a loss of steering control,…

  Recorded model years: 2016

Showing 3 of 4 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 26 records exist for the Lincoln MKZ where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

63 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 8
• reported injuries 6

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Brakes14 (17.9%)Official recall records for this system: 5, covering model years 2007–2018.
• Steering12 (15.4%)Official recall records for this system: 10, covering model years 2011–2018.
• Electrical system11 (14.1%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 2013.
• Air bags (restraint system)9 (11.5%)Official recall records for this system: 25, covering model years 2007–2014.
• Engine6 (7.7%)
• Driver-assistance systems5 (6.4%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 2015–2020.
• Tires & wheels4 (5.1%)
• Seat belts3 (3.8%)Official recall records for this system: 9, covering model years 2013–2015.

Other / uncategorized: 6 classifications (7.7%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 1,654 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.