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Lincoln Structure Recalls Involving Loose Trim, Engine Rails and Subframes
Lincoln's structure recalls center on two patterns: components that may detach and structural connections that may reduce crash protection. The Aviator appears most often in the supplied notices. Its 2022 engine rail recall concerns improper heat treatment, while its 2025 front subframe recall concerns an improperly tightened mounting bolt. A separate recall covers insufficient adhesive bonding of rear door window bars and C-pillar trim on 2020-2025 Aviators. The MKT notice describes driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that may detach while driving. These defects carry different consequences: reduced structural protection in a crash, an engine rail contacting the road, or detached trim becoming a road hazard.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2022 Aviator engine rail recall: an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving.
- 2020-2025 Aviator rear trim recall, 25S66: rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may detach.
- MKT B-pillar door trim recall dated December 1, 2025: trim may detach while driving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Lincoln structure notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2022 Aviator engine rail notice describes reduced crash protection and possible rail detachment. The 2025 Aviator subframe bolt notice describes reduced crash performance. The Aviator rear trim recall, 25S66, and the MKT B-pillar trim recall describe road hazards from detached trim. For each of these recalls, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving; that wording does not establish whether an individual vehicle can be driven safely.
What the free repair involves
Remedies are free of charge: the 2022 Aviator recall requires an engine rail strength test and replacement as necessary; 25S43 requires subframe bolt inspection and tightening as necessary. Under 25S66, dealers repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars. The MKT remedy is B-pillar trim repair. The engine rail notice also offers vehicle replacement or buyback if rails need replacement.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Lincoln models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Lincoln MKT | 8 |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 8 |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 8 |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 4 |
| 2018 Lincoln MKT | 3 |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2 |
| 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Lincoln MKT B-Pillar Door Trim Can Detach | medium |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Lincoln Aviator rear trim pieces may come loose | medium |
| May 9, 2025 | Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator subframe bolt may be loose | medium |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Engine Rail Defect | high |
Common questions
Which Lincoln Aviator structure recalls involve trim coming loose?
Recall 25S66 covers certain 2020-2025 Aviators whose rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding. The notice says detached trim can create a road hazard. Dealers repair or replace the affected trim components free of charge.
Does the Aviator engine rail recall include a buyback option?
The 2022 Aviator engine rail notice says dealers perform a strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If replacement is required, owners have the option of a vehicle replacement or buyback. The notice does not provide those options for the subframe recall.
What does the MKT B-pillar trim notice say about repair availability?
The notice specifies free B-pillar trim repair. It says interim safety letters were mailed December 23, 2025, with additional letters planned when the final remedy becomes available, anticipated in July 2026. That notice does not confirm current repair availability.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.