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2016 Lincoln MKX Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 4.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
145Complaints
7Recalls
6Crashes
3Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (24.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Service Brakes complaints here are 4.6× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes36 · 24.8%RecalledRecall 20V469000 · Recall 25V544000
Engine32 · 22.1%not available
Electrical System26 · 17.9%RecalledRecall 19V809000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13 · 9%RecalledRecall 20V469000 · Recall 25V544000
Fuel/propulsion System12 · 8.3%not available
Power Train11 · 7.6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 24.8%
ENGINE32 · 22.1%
Unspecified / other21 · 14.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13 · 9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 8.3%
POWER TRAIN11 · 7.6%
WHEELS6 · 4.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5 · 3.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 145 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 19V632000 · 2019 · reported 08/29/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes

NHTSA campaign 20V469000 · 2020 · reported 08/10/2020

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

NHTSA campaign 19V809000 · 2019 · reported 11/12/2019

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

NHTSA campaign 20V414000 · 2020 · reported 07/17/2020

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V123000 · 2017 · reported 02/27/2017

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Child Seat:tether: Connector/clip

NHTSA campaign 16V343000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 25V544000 · 2025 · reported 08/22/2025

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Brake hose burst suddenly causing loss of all fluid and pressure. Hose is bent at an acute angle causing unnecessary stress on the hose.”NHTSA complaint 11653321 — filed 04/07/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
“Brake pedal went to the floor causing crash. Inspected by the insurance company. No warning lamps came on”NHTSA complaint 11442136 — filed 11/30/2021 · SERVICE BRAKES
“Have a recall for the emergency brake light coming on due to possible brake line rupture. I took it into the dealership and they told…”NHTSA complaint 11423400 — filed 07/04/2021 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 145 NHTSA complaints (24.8%), followed by engine (32), electrical system (26), unspecified/other issues (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have?

145 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V632000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Lincoln MKX's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.