Back up camera not working properly. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't
2016 Lincoln MKC: backup camera failure
9 of the 82 complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKC describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 54 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Backup camera failure by model year
What owners say
Two years waiting for recall repair (rear-backup camera). Lincoln Mfg notified that a pending recall/repair for driver's rear-camera was required. As of 08/14/2026 the repair has not been performed by Lincoln Mfg or it's agents. Rear-camera fails to work consistanly and is a danger to pedestrians. Local dealerships (Sedano Lincoln, Arron Ford , and Pacific beach Ford) have failed to repair the known camera issue upon inspection. My only recourse is contract an independent technician to make the vehicle safe to operate.
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact took the vehicle for a recall repair for notice received the federal safety agency Campaign Number 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer advised the contact that they had to go through the radio to complete the recall repair but this would be at the owners expense. The contact stated that the radio went out when the rearview camera went out. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact believes that the issue with the radio is related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage 56,000.
I have Coolant intrusion in cylinder #2 91000 miles this should be a recall it's a problem that's well documented There's a recall for the back up camera hope the camera can see through the white smoke!
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera intermittently displayed a distorted image with squiggly, horizontal lines. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's view while in reverse(R). The local dealer was contacted about the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Ford does not have the parts to repair my car; my rear camera gets fuzzy at times
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen or was glitching while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted or black. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Faulty rear camera system. When reversing the vehicle, the infotainment screen shows a turbulent gray static screen rather than a rear view of the vehicle. Extreme safety concern and hazard. Issue is recurring.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Lincoln MKC backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2016 Lincoln MKC?
9 of 82 owner complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKC (11%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Lincoln MKC?
There are 0 recalls and 54 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Lincoln MKC
Check engine light 17Overheating 10Fire or smoke 8Engine failure 6Misfire 5Stalling 5
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