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Buying a used 2025 Lincoln Aviator? Check these 15 recalls first
This is the busiest Aviator year listed, led by a critical transmission recall for unexpected vehicle movement and a related loose transmission bolt recall. Loose fasteners are a running theme: trailer hitch bolts, seat belt anchor bolts, and a subframe bolt. Medium items include a backup camera that can shut off, shifting second-row seats, rear windows that may pinch, detaching rear trim, and windshields with air bubbles. The 14 unverified NHTSA complaints center on service brakes, forward collision avoidance, electrical, and seats.
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.
- Verify the critical transmission and transmission bolt recalls are closed by VIN
- Ask for documentation on the subframe, hitch, and seat belt anchor bolt inspections
- Test the backup camera, rear window operation, and look across the windshield for bubbles
- 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 2025 Lincoln Aviator
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Seats | 3 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |