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2022 Lincoln Navigator: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The newest campaign is 26V344000. NHTSA received the report on 27 May 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Seat Belts / Pretensioner. NHTSA has 21 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, 26V344000, 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.
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Recall campaigns

14 campaigns, newest first. 8,976,808 units in total.

  • 26V344000Seat Belts / Pretensioner
  • 26V204000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 26V165000Electrical System / Adas
  • 26V104000Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • 25V729000Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
  • 25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 25V403000Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
  • 25V314000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 25V315000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 25V132000Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • 24V852000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 23V420000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
  • 22V455000Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
  • 22V193000Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

  1. 26V344000Received . 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.

  2. 26V204000Received . 422,613 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 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: .

  4. 26V104000Received . 4,381,878 units.

    Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. 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 lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 25V729000Received . 174,853 units.

    Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SB7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 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: .

  7. 25V403000Received . 48 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired under Recall 22V455 (22C14). The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. 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
    A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C28.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 25V314000Received . 273,789 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S47. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 25V315000Received . 1,076,138 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, 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 notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 25V132000Received . 10,952 units.

    Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, 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 25S18.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 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: .

  12. 23V420000Received . 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: .

  13. 22V455000Received . 965 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. 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
    A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the headlight control module software and recalibrate the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C14.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22C14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 22V193000Received . 391,836 units.

    Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

21 complaints, 36 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.

2022 Lincoln Navigator: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Electrical System9
Service Brakes5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Unknown or Other4
Engine2
Visibility/Wiper2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.

Complaints that report a crash
3
Complaints that report a fire
1
Injuries in the complaints
3
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
3 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 2022 Lincoln Navigator, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 7 complaints.

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.

  1. 19972
  2. 19985
  3. 19995
  4. 20004
  5. 20013
  6. 20021
  7. 20030
  8. 20040
  9. 20050
  10. 20063
  11. 20072
  12. 20082
  13. 20091
  14. 20100
  15. 20110
  16. 20123
  17. 20130
  18. 20140
  19. 20154
  20. 20164
  21. 20175
  22. 201812
  23. 201910
  24. 202013
  25. 202112
  26. 202214
  27. 20238
  28. 20247
  29. 20256
  30. 20262
  31. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2022 Lincoln Navigator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/navigator/2022/. 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 2022 Lincoln Navigator?
8,976,808 units in 14 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. 14 of them name the 2022 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Navigator name most often?
Electrical System: 9 of 36 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Lincoln Navigator open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.