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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Lincoln Navigator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train643100
Electrical system321000
Engine214000
Vehicle speed control214000
Structure214102
Service brakes17000
Unknown or other17000
Seat belts17000
Air bags17102
Visibility/wiper17000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “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.”

    Filed 08/11/2026 · ODI 11756151
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 06/29/2026 · ODI 11747126
  • Engine

    “While operating my 2013 Lincoln Navigator under normal driving conditions, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, causing immediate and catastrophic engine failure.”

    Filed 05/11/2026 · ODI 11737011

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2013 Lincoln Navigator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln Navigator have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Lincoln Navigator?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Lincoln Navigator?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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