2026 Lincoln Aviator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power adjust (seats)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Fan/motor (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
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Seat belts
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Windshield (visibility)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Trailer hitches
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Remedy: 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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On the Lincoln Aviator, the exterior mirrors "Auto-Fold" function has a software issue which can unexpectedly not open or close the mirrors. There is an online forum of Ford/Lincoln owners reporting t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Unknown or other
“Ford's remedy is to disable the memory seatback in recall 26S53. This is not a remedy. This is disabling a feature that I paid for on this vehicle. Not sure why Ford / Lincoln think this is ok. I unde”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator (Aviator AWD, Aviator RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–18 / 25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
Compare Lincoln Aviator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Aviator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator | 1 | 111 |
| 2004 Lincoln Aviator | 0 | 81 |
| 2005 Lincoln Aviator | 0 | 51 |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 30 | 109 |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 28 | 40 |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 21 | 45 |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 16 | 24 |
| 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 8 | 7 |
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 15 | 16 |
| 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 6 | 4 |
| 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 Lincoln Aviator
How do I know if my 2026 Lincoln Aviator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2026 Lincoln Aviator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V687000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lincoln models
- Town Car3,308 complaints
- Continental1,678 complaints
- Mkz1,665 complaints
- Mkx1,417 complaints
- Navigator1,353 complaints
- LS982 complaints
- Mark VIII826 complaints
- Mkc599 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.