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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2016 Lincoln MKX Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
46,356miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 2% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,356 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.

“Yesterday, december 17, 2020, while backing from a parking space the brakes self-applied, no alarm sounded prior, and while not close to anything. I could let off the accelerator and the brake would release some. When straightened out and driving a short distance down the aisle it happened 2 or 3 more times and gave a red side warning light. Dead stops, accelerator felt hard to push. Happened both when cars were on the side(s) and none close at all. I got to the intersection with no cars close on all 4-sides. …”

NHTSA complaint #11384066, filed 2020-12, 40,711 miles

“For these last several months, near or around december of 2025 my 2016 Lincoln MKX has been shorting out or having glitches in the center cabin. The cross traffic system and blindspot sytem fault have turned on and off simultaneously creating a short in the cabin resulting in the AC or heat turning off and on. This also creates a short where the the windows will not roll down, the glove box will not open or the trunk, the doors cant open from the outside. And most serious, my key fob will not open the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741387, filed 2026-06

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop with the message “Low Brake Fluid” displayed. Brake fluid was later added to the brake reservoir, and the vehicle was driven to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake hoses were faulty and needed to be replaced. The brake hoses were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). …”

NHTSA complaint #11759040, filed 2026-08, 52,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201724%
201632%
201426%
201353%
201234%
201143%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
56 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

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