diff --git a/roles/build-images/defaults/main.yml b/roles/build-images/defaults/main.yml
index 24d0ff77b..4f7cd83d1 100644
--- a/roles/build-images/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/build-images/defaults/main.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 version:
-  kubernetes: v1.16.0
+  kubernetes: v1.16.2
   helm: v2.13.0
   cni: v0.6.0