2021 Lincoln Aviator: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The newest campaign is 26V451000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly. NHTSA has 39 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V451000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
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Recall campaigns
28 campaigns, newest first. 6,040,680 units in total.
- 26V451000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- 26V402000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- 26V159000Seat Belts
- 26V123000Back Over Prevention / Software
- 26V117000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- 25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- 25V442000Back Over Prevention / Software
- 25V393000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- 25V407000Structure / Body
- 25V338000Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- 25V349000Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
- 25V159000Back Over Prevention / Software
- 25V093000Seat Belts
- 24V852000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 24V635000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- 24V368000Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- 23V626000Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
- 23V598000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- 23V342000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- 23V022000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- 22V953000Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- 21V870000Suspension / Rear
- 21V735000Back Over Prevention / Software
- 21V652000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
- 21V534000Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Compressor
- 21V223000Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- 20V788000Engine
- 20V726000Steering
26V451000Received . 387,911 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S52. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V402000Received . 741,195 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S48.
26V159000Received . 561 units.
Seat Belts
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V123000Received . 889,950 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V117000Received . 604,533 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S14.
25V455000Received . 850,318 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S75. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V442000Received . 200,237 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V393000Received . 304,662 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S67. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V407000Received . 132,914 units.
Structure / Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S66. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V338000Received . 4,442 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V349000Received . 8 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S58. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V159000Received . 49,399 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V093000Received . 240,510 units.
Seat Belts
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V852000Received . 27,678 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V635000Received . 90,736 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S55. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V368000Received . 109,283 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V626000Received . 2,954 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S53. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V598000Received . 177,402 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S48. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V342000Received . 442,973 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V022000Received . 382,759 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22V953000Received . 101,001 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22C35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V870000Received . 20 units.
Suspension / Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S47. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V735000Received . 228,297 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V652000Received . 592 units.
Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V534000Received . 33,298 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Compressor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V223000Received . 34,952 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V788000Received . 1,405 units.
Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V726000Received . 690 units.
Steering
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S69. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
39 complaints, 65 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator
- All 2021 vehicles
| Component | 2021 Aviator | All 2021 vehicles | Aviator, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 184.6 | 131.6 | 121.5 | 12 |
| Engine | 92.3 | 137.9 | 44.5 | 6 |
| Unknown or Other | 92.3 | 100.7 | 72.9 | 6 |
| Structure | 61.5 | 30.1 | 114.7 | 4 |
| Power Train | 61.5 | 104 | 164.6 | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 61.5 | 26.1 | 22.9 | 4 |
| Seats | 46.2 | 7.7 | 24.3 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 46.2 | 18.8 | 43.2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46.2 | 28.2 | 28.3 | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46.2 | 46.3 | 17.5 | 3 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 20.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 1
- Complaints that report a fire
- 1
- Injuries in the complaints
- 2
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 14 Sep 2026
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA23002 | Engineering analysis | Loss of Motive Power | Engine | 29 Sep 2023 | 31 Oct 2024 | 24V635 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2021 Lincoln AviatorThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2021 Lincoln Aviator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/aviator/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Ford Motor Company
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator?
- 6,040,680 units in 28 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln Aviator have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns for the Lincoln Aviator, model years 2003 to 2027. 28 of them name the 2021 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator name most often?
- Electrical System: 12 of 65 component mentions, or 184.6 per 1,000. For all 2021 vehicles the figure is 131.6 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.