2013 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2013 Lincoln Navigator, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

owner complaints to NHTSA

2 / 0

complaints citing a crash / fire

15–16

MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2013 Lincoln Navigator have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Power train6
Electrical system3
Engine2
Structure: body2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1

What owners are reporting

“I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related braking system issue with my 2013 Lincoln Navigator (VIN: [XXX]), which has fewer than 90,000 miles. The vehicle's brake control module, which”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2026 · Service brakes

“Vehicle downshifted while driving. Speedometer stopped working. Stopped the vehicle and the transmission failed to shift out of gear upon acceleration. Cluster showed wrench and engine light. Turned t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2026 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator (Navigator 2WD FFV, Navigator 4WD FFV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	15–16 mpg
City / Highway	13–14 / 18–20
Fuel	Gasoline or E85
EPA class	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine	8 cyl, 5.4 L
Transmission	Automatic 6-spd

Compare Lincoln Navigator model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Navigator model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1997 Lincoln Navigator	2	0
1998 Lincoln Navigator	5	192
1999 Lincoln Navigator	5	132
2000 Lincoln Navigator	4	109
2001 Lincoln Navigator	3	81
2002 Lincoln Navigator	1	32
2003 Lincoln Navigator	0	127
2004 Lincoln Navigator	0	86
2005 Lincoln Navigator	0	48
2006 Lincoln Navigator	3	60
2007 Lincoln Navigator	2	45
2008 Lincoln Navigator	2	30
2009 Lincoln Navigator	1	10
2010 Lincoln Navigator	0	16
2011 Lincoln Navigator	0	9
2012 Lincoln Navigator	3	12
2013 Lincoln Navigator	0	14
2014 Lincoln Navigator	0	17
2015 Lincoln Navigator	4	21
2016 Lincoln Navigator	4	25
2017 Lincoln Navigator	5	31
2018 Lincoln Navigator	12	52
2019 Lincoln Navigator	10	83
2020 Lincoln Navigator	13	32
2021 Lincoln Navigator	12	33
2022 Lincoln Navigator	14	21
2023 Lincoln Navigator	8	7
2024 Lincoln Navigator	7	16
2025 Lincoln Navigator	6	12
2026 Lincoln Navigator	2	0
2027 Lincoln Navigator	1	0

Checking a specific 2013 Lincoln Navigator

How do I know if my 2013 Lincoln Navigator 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.

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.

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.

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Continental1,678 complaints
Mkz1,665 complaints
Mkx1,417 complaints
LS982 complaints
Mark VIII826 complaints
Mkc599 complaints
Aviator488 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.