Model year
2016 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2016 Lincoln MKS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 56 complaints
- 2010 51 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 17 complaints
- 2013 142 complaints
- 2014 44 complaints
- 2015 18 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MKS AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MKS FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Lincoln MKS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.