NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln Aviator

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

525

Active records

Recalls

51

Active records

TSBs

514

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

18

Crashes

21

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Lincoln Aviator

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Operating state

221

Condition issue

213

Driver assistance issue

116

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

95

Reporting mechanism

82

Noise

78

Braking behavior

51

Performance issue

51

Engine behavior

48

Infotainment behavior

44

Access/entry issue

41

Vibration/harshness

33

Electrical issue

25

Safety restraint issue

25

Powering on/off behavior

22

Fluid issue

21

Safety restraint behavior

21

Steering behavior

18

Lighting behavior

17

Starting behavior

16

Electrified system issue

9

Smell

9

Thermal issue

9

HVAC behavior

8

Recent change

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

6

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle after an extended road trip, the contact noticed that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear doors window bars and C-pillar trims had detached. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V407000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in the…

2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 19, 2026


My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes. When the vehicle is unlocked, the front and rear lights remain illuminated even though the vehicle is turned off and the keys are not in or near it. The battery was tested twice after the vehicle had been at rest before I brought it to the dealership. The dealership subsequently replaced the battery for approximately $350, stating that this would likely resolve the…

2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Unpredictable Steering and Potential Loss of Vehicle Control My 2025 Lincoln Aviator is experiencing a serious and ongoing steering malfunction that makes it extremely difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. While driving, the steering unexpectedly pulls aggressively to one side, almost as though the lane-keeping assistance system is attempting to force the vehicle in a direction I am not intending to travel. This occurs on smooth, level road surfaces as well as uneven roads. It is not…

2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 15, 2026


My 2025 Lincoln Aviator is experiencing a serious and dangerous malfunction involving the forward collision detection and automatic emergency braking system. The vehicle falsely detects an object or obstruction in front of it when the roadway is completely clear and then unexpectedly slams on the brakes without any driver input. This is not simply a false collision warning. The vehicle physically applies the brakes aggressively, despite there being no vehicle, pedestrian, or other obstruction…

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 14, 2026


2020 Lincoln Black Label Aviator with 70,000 miles. Around April 13, 2026, while driving, we received an error message indicating a steering wheel issue. We took it to the shop immediately to have the code checked. At that time, we were told the steering wheel had failed, and the car was inoperable. A week or so later, we were told Lincoln didn't have any parts to repair it and would need to build a new steering wheel. At the time, we were told it would take up to 6 weeks. We followed up after…

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV

Filed Oct 6, 2026


Driver side rear wheel licked up at highway speed. Ford is ignoring my communications

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 5, 2026


I have a Lincoln Aviator 2021 that has had at least 6 recalls. I love Lincoln’s but this is ridiculous. I have 3 open right now with no remedy available. The first notice came to me March 2026. I haul grandkids a lot, my vehicle needs the recalls fixed so my vehicle is safe. Can anything be done about this?

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Oct 3, 2026


Transmission died at 92000 miles. The car shifted to park while my wife was driving it. Shortly after the transmission started jerking in gears 1,2 and 7. Took it to the dealership and had to have the whole transmission replaced at about $7200. A transmission should last more than 92000 miles and should never shift to park while driving.

2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV

Filed Sep 29, 2026


Vehicle went into limp home mode at highway speeds, reporting stored OBD-II codes including: U0100, U0415:00:08, U0415:00:28, B1088, U0418, U0253, U3000:42:69, P061A The check engine light illuminated. The dashboard spewed numerous systems disabled message. OTA messages reported: The hill start assist system has detected a failure The Collision Warning system has detected either a system fault or an obstructed radar sensor. Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power September 15, 2026 at 8:48…

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV

Filed Sep 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rear power train failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.