2020 Lincoln Navigator: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 25V628000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Sep 2025. 4,632 units. Engine

Remedy of campaign 25V628000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.

Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The newest campaign is 26V402000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jun 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission. NHTSA has 32 complaints on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V402000, 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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 3,134,022 units in total.

26V40200024 Jun 2026Power Train / Automatic Transmission
26V34400027 May 2026Seat Belts / Pretensioner
25V62800019 Sep 2025EngineAdvisory
25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V19700023 May 2025Seat Belts / Pretensioner
25V34600023 May 2025Electrical System / Body Control Module / Software
24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V0990009 Feb 2024Seat Belts / Pretensioner
23V59800025 Aug 2023Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
23V4200009 Jun 2023Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
22V25000014 Apr 2022Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
20V36600023 Jun 2020Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
20V2620008 May 2020Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking

26V402000Received 24 Jun 2026. 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.
26V344000Received 27 May 2026. 419,967 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S34.
25V628000Received 19 Sep 2025. 4,632 units.
EnginePark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S36/22S48. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2025.
25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 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: 4 Sep 2025.
25V197000Received 23 May 2025. 112,951 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2025.
25V346000Received 23 May 2025. 556 units.
Electrical System / Body Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S56. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2025.
24V852000Received 8 Nov 2024. 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: 19 Dec 2024.
24V099000Received 9 Feb 2024. 77,574 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2024.
23V598000Received 25 Aug 2023. 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: 20 Nov 2023.
23V420000Received 9 Jun 2023. 691,133 units.
Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2023.
22V250000Received 14 Apr 2022. 652,996 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2022.
20V366000Received 23 Jun 2020. 2,620 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2020.
20V262000Received 8 May 2020. 25,081 units.
Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.

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Complaints by component

32 complaints, 37 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.

2020 Lincoln Navigator: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Power Train		19
Electrical System		4
Engine		3
Seat Belts		3
Seats		1
Visibility/Wiper		1
Tires		1
Unknown or Other		1
Vehicle Speed Control		1
Forward Collision Avoidance		1

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 12.

Complaints that report a crash: 2
Complaints that report a fire: 2
Injuries in the complaints: 1
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 21 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.

Complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 11 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2020 Lincoln NavigatorThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Lincoln Navigator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/navigator/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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 2020 Lincoln Navigator?: 3,134,022 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln Navigator have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns for the Lincoln Navigator, model years 1997 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2020 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator name most often?: Power Train: 19 of 37 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Lincoln Navigator open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.