2016 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ, 14% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,006 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“A vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me because a car did the same in front of them. I braked suddenly but it felt like my vehicle was being pushed from behind, my steering wheel air bags deployed so did the sides. The air bags deployed before the impact blinding me as I rear ended the car in front. I suffered burns, bruises, neck injuries and lower back pain. I was driving no more than 25-30 miles per hour. My car was a total lost and I had owned it for less than a year.”
NHTSA complaint #11209161, filed 2019-05, 30,006 miles“My airbags didn't deploy resulting in me having life-long injuries. I had a car accident in august 31st, 2017. I t-boned a vehicle that came out of a parking lot illegally resulting in the accident. My airbags didn't deploy. If they had I would not have sustained the injuries that I did. It was over $17,000 worth of damage to my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11143881, filed 2018-10“Safety recall not completed I fear I will get into a crash and be killed from flying metal from air bag. What is going on? Why is this not taken care of?”
NHTSA complaint #10959933, filed 2017-03“The contact owned a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle that stopped abruptly. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The dealer was contacted (sherwood automotive, salisbury, md, 410-548-46), but did not assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received a takata settlement notice. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11045621, filed 2017-11, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 14% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 68 | 47% |
| 2011 | 66 | 46% |
| 2010 | 96 | 56% |
| 2009 | 66 | 58% |
| 2008 | 166 | 59% |
| 2007 | 184 | 71% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ
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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