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Buying a used 2025 Lincoln Navigator? Check these 6 recalls first
Braking is the theme: a critical recall for loss of brake assist plus a second, separate brake assist campaign, and the recurring trailer brake and light fix. A passenger airbag that can deploy too forcefully is also rated high. Flickering reverse lights and a rearview camera recall are less severe. Of 11 unverified owner complaints logged with NHTSA — none citing a crash, fire or injury — service brakes, forward collision avoidance and electrical lead the list.
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.
- Confirm both brake assist recalls and the passenger airbag recall have been completed on this VIN
- During the test drive, note pedal effort and whether any brake or collision-avoidance warnings appear
- Check reverse lights for flicker and confirm the rearview camera holds a steady image
- 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 Navigator
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator can lose brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Passenger Airbag Too Forceful | AIR Bags | high |
| Ford and Lincoln SUVs, trucks can lose brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ford F-Series, Expedition: Trailer Brakes and Lights May Fail | Electrical System | high |
| Lincoln Navigator reverse lights may flicker or stop working | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford Explorer and Lincoln SUVs lose rearview camera | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
11 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 | 3 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |