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Buying a used 2021 Lincoln Aviator? Check these 28 recalls first
Ten recalls, two of them critical and both concerning the plug-in hybrid battery, which may fail or catch fire. The rest are high severity: a steering part that can crack while driving, EcoBoost engine failure, fuel pump failure that can stall the engine, side airbags that may fail, loose seat belt bolts, wrong rear suspension parts, wiring that can rub an A/C pulley, and power loss. NHTSA shows 39 unverified owner complaints — one crash, one fire, two injuries — led by electrical system and engine.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Determine whether it is the plug-in hybrid and, if so, get documentation on the battery recall repairs
- Ask for the completion record on the steering component and EcoBoost engine recalls before driving it far
- Check seat belt anchor bolts for tightness and test all electrical systems, the top owner-complaint area
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Lincoln dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Lincoln Aviator
What owners have reported to NHTSA
39 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | Yes |
| Engine | 6 | Yes |
| Power Train | 4 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 4 | Yes |
| Structure | 4 | Yes |
| Seats | 3 | Yes |