2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the rear middle passenger seat belt would not latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the front driver's seat belt shoulder harness would tighten without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10957866, filed 2017-03, 58,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11022290, filed 2017-09Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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