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Why Lincoln Rearview Camera Images Go Blank, Distort, or Flicker
Missing, blank, or distorted rearview images recur throughout Lincoln's supplied camera notices. Aviator appears repeatedly, particularly model years 2020-2023, with separate notices covering image processing software, failed video output, and camera replacement. A 2020-2024 Aviator notice specifically attributes flickering or distortion to cell phone electromagnetic interference affecting the APIM. Corsair appears repeatedly for 2020-2022, including water entering camera connectors in the August 2025 notice. Other distinct problems include a degraded lens coating on certain 2017-2020 Continental vehicles, intermittent blank or distorted images on certain 2019 MKT vehicles, and image failure at speeds of 10 MPH or greater on certain 2025 Aviator vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- September 2021 rearview camera recall: the rearview camera image may not display.
- December 2024 MKT rearview camera recall: the image may intermittently appear blank or distorted.
- Recall 22S51, Continental: the rearview camera image may appear foggy or cloudy.
- May 2024 Aviator camera recall: the rearview image may flicker or become distorted.
- Recall 24C34, 2025 Aviator: the rearview camera image may fail when vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied camera notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The May 2024 recall for certain 2020-2024 Aviator vehicles specifically advises owners not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. That instruction belongs to the notice addressing electromagnetic interference and camera image flickering or distortion. The other supplied camera notices do not tell owners to stop driving, including those specifying camera replacement, image processing software updates, or an APIM software update.
What the free repair involves
Specified repairs are free. Recall 21C09 updates image processing software; 23S23 replaces the 360-degree camera. Recall 25S83 replaces the Corsair camera harness and camera. The May 2024 Aviator notice specifies APIM shielding. Recall 24C34 updates APIM software through OTA or a dealer. Recall 22S51 replaces the Continental rearview camera.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 16 |
Models affected most
Where owners report back over prevention problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under back over prevention for the Lincoln models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Back over prevention complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Corsair | 17 |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 16 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKT | 12 |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | 9 |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair | 8 |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 8 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKC | 7 |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 5 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Why does the Aviator camera notice mention cell phones?
The May 2024 notice for certain 2020-2024 Aviator vehicles says cell phone electromagnetic interference can affect the APIM, causing image flickering or distortion. Owners are advised not to use their phones while reversing until dealers install shielding free of charge.
Does the Corsair camera connector recall require hardware replacement?
Recall 25S83 covers certain 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles whose rearview camera connectors may admit water. The resulting image may be missing or distorted. Its specified remedy is replacement of both the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge.
Which Aviator camera repair can arrive over the air?
Recall 24C34 covers certain 2025 Aviator vehicles whose rearview camera image may fail when speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. The notice specifies an APIM software update delivered through an over-the-air update or by a dealer, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.