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2020 Lincoln Aviator recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component30
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 9 |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Power train | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls30
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 14, 202626V451000 | Seats: mid/rear assemblyA seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V451000
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| 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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| Mar 17, 202626V159000 | Seat beltsA loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V159000
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| Mar 3, 202626V117000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motorWindshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V117000
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| Mar 3, 202626V123000 | Back over prevention: softwareAn incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V123000
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| Jun 27, 202525V442000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
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Owner complaints by component120
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 38 |
| Power train | 27 | 23 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 21 |
| Back over prevention | 18 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 8 |
| Engine | 8 | 7 |
| Structure | 8 | 7 |
| Steering | 6 | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 2 |
11 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 Aviator, Aviator Phev.
Latest reports
- Steering
“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.”
- Power train
“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.”
- Power train
“Transmission started shifting hard when going from 1-2, up and down shifting. Sometimes there is a grinding sound and then a very hard shift into 2nd gear. 1 time it would not shift at all after coming to a stop.”
Other Lincoln Aviator model years
- 20248 recalls7 complaints
- 202316 recalls30 complaints
- 202222 recalls60 complaints
- 202128 recalls45 complaints
- 202030 recalls120 complaints
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2020 Lincoln Aviator recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Aviator have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent, 26V451000 (reported July 14, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Lincoln Aviator recalls for?
The largest group is back over prevention, with 9 campaigns. Others: seat belts (4), seats (3), power train (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 45 complaints out of 120 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
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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