2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).

0Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

Most common 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Wheels2
Air Bags2
Back Over Prevention2
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2026-10-13, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2026-09-19, Back Over Prevention
Ream view camera only works about 5% of the time. Makes it difficult for me to see behind when backing
2018-05-10, Wheels
THE 2016 MKZ HYBRID DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THIS WAS NOT TOLD TO ME WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE ABSENCE OF A SPARE TIRE PUTS ONE IN DANGER. THIS SHOULD BE WELL DOCUMENTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THEY PROVIDE A SPRAY CAN OF JUNK THAT IS USELESS UNLESS YOU HAVE A PIN IN YOUR TIRE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND YOU ARE STRANDED UNTIL YOU CAN GET TO A TIRE OUTLET THAT HAS THE TIRE YOU NEED. IT IS A DISGRACE THAT ON A LUXURY VEHICLE THIS ABSENCE PUTS YOU AT RISK. CAN YOU IMAGINE BEING STRANDED ON OPEN HIGHWAY AT 2 IN THE MORNING. IF TRIPLE AAA COMES YOU NEED TO BE PUT ON A FLATBED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A TIRE TO CHANGE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS MATTER THAT NEEDS TO BE AD
2018-05-02, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED TO ALERT ANOTHER MOTORIST, BUT IT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNNYVALE FORD (650 E EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A REDUCED PRICE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 69,801.
2017-09-08, Seat Belts
SEATBELT LOCKS UP AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR DRIVER TO BUCKLE UP. HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF., BOTH ON PARK POSITION AND OR DRIVE.

2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid questions

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Wheels (2), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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