There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,801 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention · at 100,000 miles · reported Oct 13, 2026
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.
Wheels · at 26,000 miles · reported May 10, 2018
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…
Air Bags · at 69,801 miles · reported May 2, 2018
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.
Seat Belts · reported Sep 8, 2017
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.
Wheels · reported Aug 24, 2017
At 10,740 miles, we replaced two tires already due to bulges in the tire sidewall. Lincoln is not addressing this serious defect of low tire pressure and air leaks in the tires. This is an elevated safety risk as vehicle becomes unstable and hard to control at low air pressure. A new car should not have this problem, but several similar complaints were noted online. Please investigate this safety hazard as michelin says it is not their problem and lincoln blames the customer hitting potholes which we don't even recall happening. A video online illustrates how tire sidewall bulges can occur…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Owners report seat belts problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,801 miles.
Are Lincoln recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.