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2016 Lincoln MKS Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 MKS years

The 2016 Lincoln MKS has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 MKS model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 24 hwy

Top 2016 Lincoln MKS problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (100%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2016 Lincoln MKS complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2017Jul 2017Jun 2022
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jun 2022; peak Jul 2017 (2).

2016 Lincoln MKS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Lincoln MKS fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other MKS years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution5044221
2015Good3318321
2016No verdict03019

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lincoln MKS ranks #7 of 7 among MKS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lincoln MKS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
EPA rates the 2016 Lincoln MKS at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.