2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. That ranks 7th out of 10 MKZ Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 29% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 29% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 69,801 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Ream view camera only works about 5% of the time. Makes it difficult for me to see behind when backing
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…
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…
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.
Other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years
← 2015 MKZ Hybrid · 2017 MKZ Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKZ Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 MKZ Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 MKZ Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 MKZ Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 MKZ Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 MKZ Hybrid | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 MKZ Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 MKZ Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 MKZ Hybrid | 40 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Owners most often report back over prevention, seat belts, wheels problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKZ Hybrid model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.