Is the 2016 LINCOLN MKZ safe to drive?

The 2016 LINCOLN MKZ has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2016 LINCOLN MKZ? (Campaign #20E025000)

Your headlight system includes the headlamps that illuminate the road ahead and the side markers that help others see your vehicle. In some replacement headlamps made for your Lincoln MKZ (2013-2016 model years), the beam pattern is incorrect, side markers might not turn on, and safety labels are missing. If you drive with these faulty headlamps, you might have reduced visibility at night, or other drivers might not notice you, increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will inspect and replace the headlamps for free if necessary. You can contact them directly for an appointment, and they will handle the rest at no cost to you.

NHTSA Campaign 20E025000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

What Happened

Your headlight system includes the headlamps that illuminate the road ahead and the side markers that help others see your vehicle. In some replacement headlamps made for your Lincoln MKZ (2013-2016 model years), the beam pattern is incorrect, side markers might not turn on, and safety labels are missing.

Risk if Unfixed

If you drive with these faulty headlamps, you might have reduced visibility at night, or other drivers might not notice you, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will inspect and replace the headlamps for free if necessary. You can contact them directly for an appointment, and they will handle the rest at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20E025000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 20E025000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?