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2016 Lincoln MKX Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
30,182miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,182 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.

“Led adaptive headlights are said to move in coordination with the steering angle when headlights are activated but do not. Even when set to automatic mode, headlights will only illuminate in the direction in which the vehicle is pointing partially blinding drivers in the oncoming traffic. Additionally the manual states on vehicle startup we should see the lamps track to a predetermined position then center. Mine does not do this. I also made sure to drive above 5mph and turned my wheel for very sharp into shallow turns. The manual also shows a whole sub menu just for the adaptive lighting. …”

NHTSA complaint #10783849, filed 2015-10

“The right headlight is filling up with condensation which is shorting out the battery. Replaced it more condensation is back in it. Mechanic says seals are no good says its a common problem in all lincolns. Lights and adaptive module cost well over 5K for one light not including the labor. This is a potential for a fire hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #11687002, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated to check the head lamp system and see manual on the display displayed on the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer reprogrammed the hcm, but the warning indicator flashed several times again months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time for further testing again and they later told the contact to pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. …”

NHTSA complaint #10904708, filed 2016-09, 365 miles

“2016 Lincoln MKX. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle left headlight points/illuminates in the direction of oncoming traffic. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified who insisted the vehicle was operating as designed.”

NHTSA complaint #10913414, filed 2018-03

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018310%
201712%
201664%
201342%
201222%
201175%
201033%
200912%
200821%
200710%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
56 complaints
Engine
32 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKX

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