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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2015 Lincoln MKT Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
28%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
155,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2015 Lincoln MKT, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“See attached document for complaint. I am the owner of the 2015 MKT that has a recall noted above. The rearview camera went out completely several months ago. Only a black screen would appear then the vehicle was in reverse. I saved money to get the camera into working order. On 09/29/2025 I took the vehicle to Weymouth Truck and Auto, and requested they get the camera into working condition. Weymouth installed a new camera system. I picked up the vehicle on 10/02/2025. The camera is working fine. I paid $949.81 for the new camera system. A copy of the paid invoice is enclosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701146, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11773645, filed 2026-10, 155,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11717493, filed 2026-02, 95,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that there was a failure with the rearview camera, occasionally displaying a blank screen or being inoperable while reversing. The message Camera not Available - Please Contact the Dealer was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to a local dealer for assistance. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694923, filed 2025-10, 167,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the image on the screen was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated that the back over prevention sensor failed to recognize objects in the rear of the vehicle while shifted to reverse(R). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11664598, filed 2025-06

Related recalls

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20191267%
2018114%
2016222%
2015728%
201424%
201311%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKT

Other or unknown
9 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology