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Lincoln Electrical Recalls Cover Hybrid Batteries, Trailer Brakes, and Displays
High voltage battery failure dominates the supplied Lincoln electrical notices, especially for Corsair and Aviator. Separate notices cover certain 2021-2024 Corsair plug-in hybrids and certain 2023-2026 Corsair plug-in hybrids with battery-cell defects that may cause internal short circuits. Aviator battery notices cover certain 2020-2022 vehicles with 3.0L PHEV engines and certain 2020-2021 vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. Other Corsair notices address battery failure on certain 2022 hybrids and insufficient battery welds on certain 2021 hybrids. Additional electrical problems include trailer brake software on certain 2022 Navigators, unsecured power cables on certain 2018 MKX and 2019 MKT vehicles, and blank displays on certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- Recall 21S48, 2022 Corsair hybrid: high voltage battery failure may result in a sudden loss of drive power.
- Recall 22S17, 2022 Navigator: a towed trailer with electric or electric-over hydraulic brakes may not brake.
- Recall 25C21, 2024 Nautilus: panoramic and center displays may reboot, resulting in a blank screen.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied electrical notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The December 2024 Corsair battery notice advises owners not to charge the battery until the remedy is completed. The November 2025 and February 2026 Corsair plug-in hybrid battery notices advise using only "Auto EV" mode and say owners will receive mailed instructions to limit maximum battery charge until the remedy is completed. Each instruction applies to its own recall. The remaining supplied electrical notices do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Listed electrical remedies are free. Recall 21S48 replaces the high voltage battery; the September 2023 Aviator notice specifies BECM diagnostics and battery replacement as necessary. Recall 25S58 updates BECM software. Navigator recalls 22S17 and 25S18 update trailer brake control software. Nautilus recall 25C21 updates multimedia software through a dealer or OTA.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 7 |
| high | 7 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Lincoln models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 39 |
| 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | 29 |
| 2024 Lincoln Corsair | 12 |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 12 |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 11 |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 11 |
| 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 9 |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair | 8 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
What charging instructions do the Corsair battery notices give?
The December 2024 notice advises owners not to charge until the remedy is completed. The November 2025 and February 2026 notices specify only "Auto EV" mode and mailed instructions limiting maximum battery charge. These instructions belong to their respective recalls.
Why is there another Aviator battery notice for previously repaired vehicles?
The May 2025 notice specifically covers certain 2020-2021 Aviator vehicles with 3.0L PHEV engines repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. It describes battery-cell defects that may cause internal short circuits and specifies a free Battery Energy Control Module software update.
Can the Nautilus blank-display recall be repaired over the air?
Recall 25C21 for certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles specifies a multimedia module software update through a dealer or OTA, free of charge. The notice describes panoramic and center display reboots that cause blank screens and loss of critical safety information.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.