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2018 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 24, 202626V402000 | Power train: automatic transmissionPark system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V402000
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| May 27, 202626V344000 | Seat belts: pretensionerSeat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V344000
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| May 23, 202525V197000 | Seat belts: pretensionerSeat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V197000
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| Apr 11, 202525V236000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V236000
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| Nov 8, 202424V852000 | Equipment: other labelsWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V852000
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| Feb 9, 202424V099000 | Seat belts: pretensionerSeat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V099000
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Owner complaints by component52
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 38 |
| Engine | 12 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 12 |
| Steering | 5 | 10 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 6 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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, merged from NHTSA model names Navigator, Navigator El.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The contact's wife owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted to park and other gears while driving over a railroad track.”
- Power train
“I have experienced harsh shifting from gear 1 to 2 and as well from 2nd to 3rd gear. This results in delayed acceleration at expressway onramps and when turning into forward traffic.”
- Engine
“We purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator L in 2022 with 29,489 miles, and it has been great. We are at 64,351 miles, and it is making the cold-start rattling noise.”
Other Lincoln Navigator model years
- 202214 recalls21 complaints
- 202112 recalls33 complaints
- 202013 recalls32 complaints
- 201910 recalls84 complaints
- 201812 recalls52 complaints
- 20175 recalls32 complaints
- 20164 recalls25 complaints
- 20154 recalls21 complaints
- 20140 recalls17 complaints
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2018 Lincoln Navigator recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln Navigator have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent, 26V402000 (reported June 24, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Lincoln Navigator recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (2), equipment (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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