Lincoln Aviator recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 51 recalls and 494 owner complaints for the Lincoln Aviator (model years 2003–2005, 2020–2027). The most reported problem area is power train (118 complaints), followed by electrical system (91 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (30).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 48 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 40 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 30 | 110 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 81 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 111 | 5 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (111), 2020 (110) and 2004 (81). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln Aviator model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 118 | 7 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 91 | 9 of 11 | |
| Structure | 82 | 8 of 11 | |
| Back over prevention | 33 | 5 of 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 5 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 51 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V470000 | Jul 21, 2026 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2025–2027 | 76,748 |
| 26V451000 | Jul 14, 2026 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2020–2027 | 387,911 |
| 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2020–2021 | 741,195 |
| 26V202000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor | 2026 | 55 |
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical system: ADAS | 2025 | 254,640 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Seat belts | 2020–2026 | 561 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Back over prevention: software | 2020–2024 | 889,950 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2020–2022 | 604,533 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 18 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 17 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.