Lincoln Navigator recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 62 recalls and 991 owner complaints for the Lincoln Navigator (model years 2000–2027). The most reported problem area is electrical system (157 complaints), followed by power train (142 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 33 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 13 | 32 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 10 | 85 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 52 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 32 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 60 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 48 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 86 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 127 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 81 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 109 | 9 | 17 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (127), 2000 (109) and 2004 (86). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln Navigator model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 157 | 23 of 28 | |
| Power train | 142 | 19 of 28 | |
| Suspension | 116 | 9 of 28 | |
| Engine | 75 | 19 of 28 | |
| Air bags | 71 | 14 of 28 |
Latest 8 of 62 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2018–2021 | 741,195 |
| 26V372000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2019 | 2,349 |
| 26V344000 | May 27, 2026 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2018–2022 | 419,967 |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages | 2021–2023 | 422,613 |
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical system: ADAS | 2022–2025 | 254,640 |
| 26V120000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2026 | 1,189 |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control | 2022–2026 | 4,381,878 |
| 25V831000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Exterior lighting | 2025 | 1,195 |
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 61 complaints and a fire in 58 complaints; 85 people injured and 1 death 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.