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2016 Lincoln MKZ

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

S. Virgin Islands.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 45,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V775000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,280,726 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

S. Virgin Islands.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V177000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 116,160 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,301,986 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V167000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 658 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V618000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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