Lincoln MKC Collision Avoidance Problems

Owners have filed 58 complaints about driver assistance problems with the Lincoln MKC — 10% of all MKC complaints. The worst model years are 2017 (24), 2015 (16) and 2019 (8). Problems typically start around 59,000 miles. 2 related recalls have been issued.

58complaints
2017worst year
59ktypical miles
2related recalls
2crashes
0fires

Collision Avoidance complaints by model year

201520162017201820191652458
Collision Avoidance complaints per model year, Lincoln MKC.
YearComplaintsShare of year's complaintsTypical mileage
201987%62,000 miles
201857%42,000 miles
20172413%50,000 miles
201656%70,000 miles
20151612%70,000 miles

Which parts fail

  • Warnings
    7
  • Rearview system braking
    6
  • Adaptive cruise control
    3
  • Blind spot detection
    3
  • Automatic emergency braking
    1
  • Sensing system › Camera
    1
  • Lane keep › Automatic steering
    1
  • Warning
    1

Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    312%
  • 25k–50k
    831%
  • 50k–75k
    831%
  • 75k–100k
    519%
  • 100k–150k
    00%
  • 150k+
    28%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 had become inoperable while reversing. The local dealer was contacted, but the contact was informed that assistance could not be provided because the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,500.

2019 MKC · 32,000 miles · Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle. Additional safety information were also not available on the screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

2019 MKC · 96,000 miles · Sep 2025

The contact owned a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of their driveway in the rain at approximately 2 MPH, the back-over prevention camera display of the rear view of the vehicle was distorted, and the contact was only able to see a black image. The contact was unable to identify what the image was, and the back-over prevention system did not notify the contact of any objects with its chime/alarm. The vehicle continued to move in reverse and ended up crashing into a tree. The vehicle's rear passenger side was damaged. …

2018 MKC · 42,000 miles · Apr 2025 · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed displayed a distorted image. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine maintenance; however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

2018 MKC · 47,000 miles · Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (ENGINE) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle started, the interior lights and lights on the instrument panel failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was due to an electrical system failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic; however, the independent mechanic referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). …

2017 MKC · 80,000 miles · Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was blurry. Occasionally, the message "Camera Not Available" was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer sent a technician to the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The technician confirmed that the rear-view camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

2017 MKC · 76,000 miles · Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

2016 MKC · 70,000 miles · Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

2016 MKC · 200,000 miles · Sep 2025

Related recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-270 · Apr 23, 2025 · 160,729 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42.

Frequently asked questions

Which Lincoln MKC years have collision avoidance problems?

By NHTSA complaints, the 2017 (24), 2015 (16), 2019 (8), 2016 (5) and 2018 (5) model years. Collision Avoidance complaints make up 13% of all complaints for the 2017.

Is there a recall for Lincoln MKC collision avoidance problems?

Yes — 2 recalls, including 25V-572 (camera, Sep 3, 2025); 25V-270 (camera, Apr 23, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do Lincoln MKC collision avoidance problems start?

Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles; 42% happened before 50,000 miles.

What part fails most often?

Owners most often name the warnings (7 mentions), followed by the rearview system braking (6).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.