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 2018-03Related service bulletins
- 11027711Jan 16, 2026Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit white or…
- 10202617Oct 7, 2021Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2021 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer…
- 10092408Aug 9, 2016Some 2016 mkx vehicles built on or before 8/5/2016 may display a check headlamp message in the instrument cluster message center with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1087 and/or…
- 10091439Jul 25, 2016Some 2016 mkx vehicles may display a check headlamp message in the instrument cluster message center with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1087 and/or b1088 present in the headlamp…
- 10091271Jul 13, 2016Some 2016 mkx vehicles may display a check headlamp message in the instrument cluster message center with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1087 and/or b1088 present in the…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX
56 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-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.
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