2025 Lincoln Aviator: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The newest campaign is 26V470000. NHTSA received the report on 21 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust. NHTSA has 16 complaints on file for 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, 26V470000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
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Recall campaigns
15 campaigns, newest first. 1,480,724 units in total.
- 26V470000Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust
- 26V451000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- 26V165000Electrical System / Adas
- 26V159000Seat Belts
- 25V730000Visibility / Windshield
- 25V687000Trailer Hitches
- 25V543000Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
- 25V484000Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
- 25V393000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- 25V407000Structure / Body
- 25V316000Structure / Frame and Members
- 25V164000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Fluid/Lubricant / Valves/Valve Body
- 25V020000Structure / Frame and Members
- 24V852000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 24V801000Back Over Prevention / Software
26V470000Received . 76,748 units.
Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S53. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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: .
26V165000Received . 254,640 units.
Electrical System / Adas
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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: .
25V730000Received . 56,841 units.
Visibility / Windshield
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C60. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V687000Received . 1,412 units.
Trailer Hitches
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V543000Received . 213,121 units.
Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C42. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V484000Received . 23,111 units.
Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C33. 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: .
25V316000Received . 206 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V164000Received . 269 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Fluid/Lubricant / Valves/Valve Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V020000Received . 259 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S03. 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: .
24V801000Received . 391 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. 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
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
16 complaints, 30 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.
| Component | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 0
- Complaints that report a fire
- 0
- Injuries in the complaints
- 0
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 15 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
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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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- NHTSA page of the 2025 Lincoln AviatorThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2025 Lincoln Aviator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/aviator/2025/. 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
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
- 1,480,724 units in 15 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. 15 of them name the 2025 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2025 Lincoln Aviator name most often?
- Forward Collision Avoidance: 6 of 30 component mentions.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.