2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ has 6 recalls, the most serious including a steering wheel that can detach while driving, a fuel tank that can crack and leak fuel with a risk of fire, and front brake hoses that can rupture and cause extended stopping distances. Recalls 2 and 3 address the same underlying fuel tank integrity concern, so the fire risk appears across two filings but describes one defect. On the steering side, a separate issue affects vehicles in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states where the electric power steering gear motor mounting bolts can corrode and allow the motor to separate from the housing, making the steering noticeably heavier, particularly at low speeds. There is also a door latch concern for vehicles sold or registered in warmer, more humid states: the latch mechanism can fail to hold the door closed while the vehicle is moving, leaving an occupant at risk of falling out or being struck by passing traffic.