49 recalls covering model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a driver's seat that may recline on its own when no one is sitting in it, such as when the vehicle is remotely unlocked or remotely started. If the seat back moves unexpectedly, it could trap a person sitting in the second row.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick. This can cause the seat to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly. A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash. This is a phased recall — the repair will become available at different times depending on the model and model year. Dealers will inspect and replace the switch bezel as necessary, at no cost.
On affected vehicles, a part called the park pawl, which is supposed to lock the transmission in place when you put the vehicle in park, may engage while the vehicle is still moving. This can damage the park system, the mechanism that normally keeps the vehicle from rolling once it has been shifted into park.
In these Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, a part called the Image Processing Module A may unexpectedly reset itself multiple times. When this module resets, it can cause the vehicle to lose the rearview camera image. It can also cause the vehicle to lose several driver assistance features at the same time, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may not be properly secured. A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain a passenger during a crash. Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and repair or replace them as necessary, at no cost to the owner.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may fail. If the motor fails, the windshield wipers may stop working properly, which can make it harder for the driver to see the road. Dealers will inspect the front wiper motors and replace them if necessary, at no cost to the owner. A final repair is expected to be available in October 2026.
The image on the center display may flip or turn upside down, showing an incorrect rearview image when the vehicle is put into reverse. Because the rearview image is not displayed correctly, these vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for rear visibility. To fix the problem, Ford dealers will update the software in the accessory protocol interface module at no charge to the owner.
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have windshields with visible air bubbles in the glass. These bubbles can block or blur part of the driver's view out of the windshield.
On some Explorer and Aviator SUVs, the bolts holding the trailer hitch in place may not be tight enough. If you are towing a trailer, loose hitch bolts can make the vehicle harder to control, and in some cases the trailer could come loose and detach from the vehicle. Either of these problems raises the chance of a crash while towing.
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a body control module that was not manufactured correctly. When you tow a trailer, this problem can cause the trailer's tail lights to fail to turn on the way they should. Because these lights are not working properly, the vehicle does not meet federal safety standards for lights and reflective equipment. This mainly affects visibility for the trailer being towed behind the vehicle.
Some 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles have rear side windows that may not work correctly with the automatic closing feature. When one of these windows is closing and encounters an object in its path, it may exert too much force before automatically reversing direction. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety requirement for how power windows are supposed to behave when they meet resistance while closing.
On certain Ford and Lincoln models, the low-pressure fuel pump may fail. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats can bind or stick. When that happens, the seat can unlatch, fold, or slide on its own while the vehicle is being driven. Dealers will inspect the switch and replace the trim piece around it if needed, at no cost. Ford has mailed notification letters to owners, and a customer service number is available for questions.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator SUVs. The bars that divide the rear door windows and the trim on the pillar behind the rear doors may not have enough adhesive holding them in place. Without enough bonding, those pieces can come away from the vehicle. Dealers will repair or replace the pillar appliques and the window division bars on the vehicles that are covered by this recall.
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles that were repaired under an earlier recall still have a problem with the high voltage battery. A manufacturing defect in one or more battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and the battery to fail.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with the Revel audio system that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. When the vehicle is started and the driver's seat belt is not buckled, the warning chime may sound for less than four seconds, which is not long enough. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard covering occupant crash protection.
On some 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, a bolt holding the front subframe in place may not have been tightened correctly. Dealers will check the bolt and tighten it if needed, at no cost to owners.
On some Ford Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, a part inside the transmission called the valve body may not have been machined correctly. Because of this, the transmission may fail to work properly in reverse gear, or the vehicle could move forward on its own when the gear selector is set to reverse or neutral. This means the vehicle might not behave as expected when the driver is trying to reverse or is sitting in neutral.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that were already repaired once under an earlier recall, because that earlier repair was not done correctly. The video output can stop working, so the rearview camera picture may not appear on the screen. Dealers will update the software in the module that processes the camera image, free of charge. Ford mailed owner notification letters on April 25, 2025.
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have seat belt buckle anchor bolts that weren't properly tightened at one or more seating positions. Some of these vehicles may also have a loose seat belt retractor anchor bolt or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seat, if that seat is equipped with one. In either case, the seat belt at that position may not be as securely attached to the vehicle as it should be.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The bolts that hold the transmission's cross member in place may be loose, which means the transmission may not be properly secured to the vehicle. If the transmission is not properly secured, the vehicle could lose the power needed to keep driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair and Navigator. The airbag warning label that belongs on the dashboard may be missing. That label shows how seat belts and other restraints should be used. Because the label is missing, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for occupant crash protection. Ford will mail owners the warning labels at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in December 2024.
On certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, the rearview camera image may stop working once the vehicle reaches 10 miles per hour or faster while backing up. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal rules for rear visibility. The software that controls the camera system will be updated, either automatically over the air or by a dealer.
Certain Ford Bronco, Edge, and Explorer, along with Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator vehicles with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine, have a problem with the engine intake valves. These valves may break while the vehicle is being driven, which can cause the engine to fail and the vehicle to lose the power needed to keep driving.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator vehicles. A module that handles the vehicle's screen system can be affected by interference from a cell phone inside the car. When that happens, the picture from the back-up camera can flicker or look distorted. Dealers will fit shielding on that module to keep the interference out. Ford is having this work done at no cost to owners.
A manufacturing flaw in one or more cells of the high-voltage battery may cause an internal short circuit, leading the battery to fail. If the battery fails, the vehicle can lose the power that drives it while in motion. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. This affects certain Explorer and Aviator vehicles with plug-in hybrid engines.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Transit and Ford Bronco vehicles. On these vehicles the rearview camera, or the 360-degree view camera if the vehicle has one, may not show a picture on the screen when the driver shifts into reverse. Dealers will replace the rearview camera and update the software and wiring where necessary, free of charge. Ford has said replacement parts for Ford vehicles were expected in the second quarter of 2024.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that have a 360-degree camera. The video output can fail, so the rearview camera image does not appear on the screen. Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera at no cost, and owners have been notified by mail. This recall expands and replaces an earlier recall, and vehicles that were already repaired under that earlier recall need to have the new repair done as well.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the automatic transmission may have a loose bolt that can prevent the transmission from actually engaging the park gear. Even though the gear shifter may show that the vehicle has been shifted into 'park,' the vehicle may not actually be held in place and could roll away on its own.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that have a 360-degree camera system. The video output can fail, which means the rearview camera image may not show on the screen. Dealers will update the software in the module that processes the camera image, free of charge. This recall expands and replaces an earlier Ford recall, and vehicles already repaired under that one still need the new repair.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that have the Revel audio system. When the car is started and the driver's seat belt is not buckled, the chime that reminds the driver to buckle up may sound for less than four seconds, which is not long enough. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on crash protection for people in the vehicle.
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have engine rails, a structural part of the frame, that may not have been heat-treated correctly. Because of this, the vehicles may not comply with federal safety standards covering occupant crash protection and fuel system integrity. An engine rail could also detach from the vehicle and contact the road while it is being driven.
On some 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles, the power head restraint cushion on the front driver and passenger seats can come loose from the head restraint assembly. This can happen when the head restraint is adjusted all the way forward.
The tube that fills the fuel tank may come loose from the tank during a crash. If the fuel filler tube detaches, fuel can leak out of the vehicle.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Because of a labeling error, some vehicles may have received the wrong components in the rear suspension module. Having incorrect parts installed there can change how the vehicle handles, its ride height, and how well it brakes, compared to how the vehicle was designed to perform.
On vehicles with a 360-degree camera system, the video output may fail. When this happens, the rearview camera image does not display.
In some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, the mounting studs that hold the side air bag in place could detach when the air bag deploys. This means the side air bag may not inflate the way it is supposed to during a crash. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for side-impact crash protection.
On some Lincoln Aviator vehicles with a gasoline engine, a wire harness may not be secured firmly enough. If it isn't held in place, it can rub against the air conditioning compressor pulley, which may wear through electrical wires or damage the compressor's drive belt. Wires that wear through this way can short-circuit, and a short-circuited wire increases the risk of a fire.
Some Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a module that processes video for the backup camera. In some cases, this module may not send the video feed to the display, so the backup camera image can disappear while you are trying to use it. Without that image, the required rear visibility system is not working the way it should, so drivers have less information about what's behind the vehicle while backing up.
On some 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, the bolts attaching the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated properly, which could cause them to break. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both bolts, free of charge.
On some Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and Aviator vehicles, the windshield washer fluid was contaminated with brake fluid. Washer fluid contaminated this way can reduce the driver's ability to clear the windshield, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford says the right-hand motor mount fasteners on some Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may not have been tightened correctly, and the fasteners can loosen over time. When a motor mount is loose, vibration from the engine can cause the axle to disconnect from the engine. That disconnection could lead to a sudden loss of power while the vehicle is being driven.
Some 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles have steering knuckles that may have been manufactured improperly. An improperly made knuckle can fracture, which reduces the driver's steering control. Dealers will inspect the front knuckle and replace it if necessary.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles with all-wheel drive. The driveshaft, which connects parts of the drivetrain, may crack along a weld seam. If it fails, the vehicle could lose its connection to the rear wheels, and it could even roll away on its own if left in Park. A cracked driveshaft can also bend and touch the fuel tank.
Some 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have side airbag and seat back attachments in one or both front seats that were not properly tightened during assembly. These are the fasteners that hold the side airbag and seat back components in place in the front seats.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel system with a liquid fuel line and a vapor fuel line, and the vapor line is covered by a protective sleeve. Over time, this protective sleeve may rub against the plastic liquid fuel line underneath it. That rubbing can wear a hole through the liquid fuel line, and once the line is worn through, fuel can leak out of it.
Ford is recalling certain trucks and SUVs, along with some Lincoln Aviator vehicles, that have manual front seat back recliners, or in some cases rear outboard seat recliners. The mechanism that lets the seat back recline may be missing a part needed to keep the seat back strong and secure. Without it, the seat back can become loose and may not hold together as it should.
On some 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, a cover over the manual park release lever may be missing, so the lever could be moved by accident, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Some vehicles may also be left in a factory setting that turns off warning alerts and does not show which gear the transmission is in. Dealers will install the cover if missing and check for this setting.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 108 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 15 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 49 safety recalls covering the 2020–2025 Lincoln Aviator. 28 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Seats May Recline" (NHTSA campaign 26V470000), reported Jul 21, 2026.
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the most, with 30 recalls. The 2024 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 8. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 49 Lincoln Aviator recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Lincoln dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: