2016 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (7 reports).

4Recalls
25Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Lincoln Navigator recalls

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

Recall 25V572Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected

The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.

LED Mirror Logo Lights May Short and Cause Fire

Recall 25V091Feb 14, 202535,328 vehicles affected

The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors of these Lincoln Navigators may short circuit.

Blower Motor Can Fail and Raise Interior Fire Risk

Recall 22V648Aug 26, 2022198,482 vehicles affected

Certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from 2015 through 2017 may have a front blower motor, located behind the glove box, that can fail.

Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Front Braking Power

Recall 22V150Mar 11, 2022195,864 vehicles affected

Brake fluid can leak from the front brake circuit of the master cylinder into the brake booster.

Most common 2016 Lincoln Navigator problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility7
Back Over Prevention5
Service Brakes4
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Air Bags1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2026-04-01, Visibility
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was white smoke coming from the passenger’s side exterior door mirror, accompanied by a burning plastic odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed with a corrosion failure. The dealer indicated that the issue was not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
2026-01-21, Electrical System
The power running boards do not go up and down, and are locked in the down position. During the winter snow and ice collects on the running board while driving and makes it incredibly slippery to step on for the driver and passengers. There is a setting to change the position of the running board but it does not move the running board. It has been inoperable for the past 6-8 months now.
2026-01-20, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V091000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message "Rearview Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The contact stated that when the temperature outside was over eighty degrees Fahrenheit, the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer refused to complete the repairs and informed the contact that, since the
2025-12-01, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were 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.
2025-09-04, Service Brakes
There was a recall on the brake system before and that they fixed it and the same thing that it was a recall before is doing the same thing again with my brake system

2016 Lincoln Navigator questions

Does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; LED Mirror Logo Lights May Short and Cause Fire; Blower Motor Can Fail and Raise Interior Fire Risk; Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Front Braking Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (7), Back Over Prevention (5), Service Brakes (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Lincoln Navigator 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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