2013 Lincoln MKX Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 3% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
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.
“My rear veiw camera only works when it wants to. It is either upside down and no use for backing up or black screen with no working message. I see other years are being recalled for that same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11733840, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera displayed a distorted image and an upside-down image. In addition, the contact stated that an error message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11700110, filed 2025-11, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while attempting to decelerate for a traffic light, the engine stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. In addition, the back up camera became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 2,964.”
NHTSA complaint #10595835, filed 2014-06, 2,964 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera failed to display an image while in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the camera needed to be replaced by a certified mechanic who was not associated with the dealership. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the back over prevention camera displayed the image upside down. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who diagnosed that the camera failed and needed to be replaced again. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525554, filed 2023-06, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the backup prevention camera. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11658485, filed 2025-05Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKX
66 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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