51 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lincoln Aviator, across model years 2020–2027. Every recall repair is free at any Lincoln dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Aviator by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the most recalls (30) and the most owner complaints (119).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lincoln Aviator model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 119 |
| 2021 | 28 | 45 |
| 2022 | 22 | 60 |
| 2023 | 16 | 30 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 |
| 2025 | 15 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 | 4 |
| 2027 | 2 | no data |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling 2025-2027 Explorer and Aviator vehicles with driver seats that may unintentionally recline, potentially trapping second-row occupants. Owners must contact Ford for free repairs to disable the seat module.
Ford is recalling 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles with second-row seat switches that may bind, causing seats to unlatch unexpectedly during crashes. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers for free replacement of the bezel.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer vehicles with potential park system damage causing rollaway and crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free software update and transmission repair.
Ford recalls 2026 Explorer vehicles with potential defrost system failure, risking reduced driver visibility and crash risk. Owners receive free inspections at dealerships.
Ford is recalling 2022-2025 Explorer and related models for potential rearview camera and driver assistance feature loss, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software by dealer or OTA by specific dates.
When the Lincoln Aviator recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 281 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln Aviator; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Lincoln Aviator complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 51 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lincoln Aviator, covering model years 2020–2027. The most recent was issued Jul 21, 2026 (Seats).
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the most, with 30 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (11), Power Train (6), Visibility (6), Seats (5).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lincoln dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lincoln to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lincoln dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.