2016 Lincoln MKX: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 156 complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKX describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2017
1
2016
8
2013
1
2012
1
2011
4
2010
3
2009
1
2008
3
2007
3

What owners say

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Brakes, Lights · SC

Condensation build up in my passenger headlamp has caused the led rope lighting to stop working.This shows a recall but one not offered at this time.I have never received any recalls through the mail form.I recently moved and my address is as follows: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · DE

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.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Lights · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the front driver's side turn signal lamp was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to taylor mtr co-waynesville (524 russ ave, waynesville, nc 28786) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that moisture entered the headlamp housing causing damage to the bulb and turn signal lamp. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Lights · IL

2016 lincoln mkx. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle left headlight points/illuminates in the direction of oncoming traffic. *smd the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified who insisted the vehicle was operating as designed.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Body · 8,000 miles · MD

1.) front bumper cover developed a bulge (came a loose) june 2016 on right front side because the bumper tabs are too thin or flimsy and will not hold bumper cover underneath the headlight assembly properly. This is a manufacturing defect by the lincoln motor company and they have failed to repair my car bumper for one whole year. The car dealership they sent me to cannot fix this bumper because it is a manufacturing defect, they actually make the bulge on bumper worse. Lincoln knows the bumper cover is defective and has failed to come up with a fix that will last. This is poor workmanship by lincoln. Car was stationary in my driveway. I want lincoln to fix my car properly or give me another car of equal value. 2.) both left and right front door exterior bottom black plastic door panels with chrome inserts have come loose and shake when opening or closing doors. This is poor workmanship by lincoln. Car was stationary and in my driveway.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 365 miles · TX

Tl* 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. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 365.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · 8,291 miles · MD

Lincoln 2016 mkx SUV is only 7 months old and has the following problems: 1. Where the a pillar trim panel and headliner meet on left top side, the a pillar trim panel and edge of headliner would not stay (pulling away) under rubber weather strip on front left door (5/12/16). Car was stationary. 2. The rubber weather strip on the front edge of rear door was loose and would pull off when door was opened (5/12/16). Car was stationary. 3. The right side of the front bumper cover pulled away at the top where the bottom of headlight assembly and top of bumper cover meet (clips,etc. Not holding it snug), 6/15/16. Car was probably stationary. This is too many problems for SUV that is only 7 months old. Thanks,

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Lights · VA

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. I also do not have this menu. Lastly there is supposed to be a digital speedometer in addition to the analog speedometer in the settings menu, there is not one. The owners manual clearly states that in order to activate this feature you must go to settings menu under trip1 trip 2 and select the feature. Its not there and make looking down at the very tiny numbers on the analog speedometer difficult during driving and takes your attention away from the road.