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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2013 Lincoln MKZ Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
76,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera screen turned off and turned on independently. Additionally, there was a message to contact the dealer displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11684577, filed 2025-09, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was inoperable. The contact stated that occasionally the screen was distorted or blank. The message that the camera was unavailable was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11675259, filed 2025-07, 82,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201711%
201658%
20151214%
201455%
201322%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Electrical system
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

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