Model year 2016 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2016 Lincoln Navigator: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Lincoln Navigator at 16–18 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

16–18

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 25V572000 Reported Sep 3, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S89)
Units affected: 1,456,417 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Exterior

NHTSA 25V091000 Reported Feb 14, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S08)
Units affected: 35,328 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: Fan/motor and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V648000 Reported Aug 26, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S56)
Components: Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: Fan/motor; Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash
Units affected: 198,482 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V150000 Reported Mar 11, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S11)
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist
Units affected: 195,864 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Lincoln Navigator fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Lincoln Navigator EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Navigator 2WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/22/18 mpg	$3,700	491
Navigator 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/20/17 mpg	$3,950	536
Navigator L 2WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/20/17 mpg	$3,950	532
Navigator L 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	$4,200	543

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Lincoln Navigator crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Lincoln Navigator NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	3 stars	21.2%	No
2016 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	No
2016 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	3 stars	21.2%	No
2016 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Lincoln Navigator owner complaints

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln Navigator, most recently on Apr 1, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Lincoln Navigator complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Visibility	6
Back over prevention	4
Service brakes	4
Electrical system	3
Unknown or other	3
Power train	2
Service brakes, hydraulic	2
Air bags	1
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking	1
Engine	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Navigator model years

Lincoln Navigator by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Navigator	17–18 mpg	1	0	5/5
2026 Navigator	17 mpg	2	0	5/5
2025 Navigator	17 mpg	6	13	5/5
2024 Navigator	18 mpg	7	16	—
2023 Navigator	17–19 mpg	8	7	—
2022 Navigator	18–19 mpg	14	21	—
2021 Navigator	17–18 mpg	12	33	5/5
2020 Navigator	18–19 mpg	13	32	5/5
2019 Navigator	18–19 mpg	10	85	5/5
2018 Navigator	18–19 mpg	12	52	5/5
2017 Navigator	16–17 mpg	5	32	5/5
2015 Navigator	16–18 mpg	4	21	5/5

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Other 2016 Lincoln models

2016 Lincoln MKC 2016 Lincoln MKS 2016 Lincoln MKT 2016 Lincoln MKX 2016 Lincoln MKZ

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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