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2016 Lincoln MKT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 1, 202525V827000 | Structure: bodyDoor trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V827000
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| Feb 10, 202020V072000 | Suspension: rearA fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V072000
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| Dec 22, 201616V925000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineAn oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V925000
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Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 33 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 22 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 11 |
| Engine | 1 | 11 |
| Suspension | 1 | 11 |
| Steering | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Electrical system
“The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well.”
- Unknown or other
“Panoramic sunroof shattered and it’s broken in pieces now; No longer just shattered I am on the phone with a George Hilliker from the Newark CarMax now.”
Other Lincoln MKT model years
- 20194 recalls18 complaints
- 20182 recalls7 complaints
- 20173 recalls3 complaints
- 20163 recalls9 complaints
- 20156 recalls24 complaints
- 20144 recalls54 complaints
- 20138 recalls70 complaints
- 20121 recall27 complaints
All years: 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Other Lincoln models
- 2016 MKZ6 recalls71 complaints
- 2016 Navigator4 recalls25 complaints
- 2016 MKX7 recalls156 complaints
- 2016 MKC5 recalls80 complaints
- 2020 Aviator30 recalls120 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 MKS3 recalls18 complaints
- 2017 Continental4 recalls75 complaints
2016 Lincoln MKT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Lincoln MKT have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Lincoln MKT. The most recent, 25V827000 (reported December 1, 2025), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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