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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Lincoln Navigator 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 campaigns
13
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
32
Latest campaign
Jun 24, 2026

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts3–May 27, 2026
Back over prevention2–Jun 27, 2025
Electrical system2–May 23, 2025
Equipment2–Nov 8, 2024
Power train1–Jun 24, 2026
Engine11Sep 19, 2025
Visibility1–Apr 14, 2022
Seats1–Jun 23, 2020

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 24, 2026Latest campaign
Jun 24, 202626V402000

Power train: automatic transmission

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V402000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
May 27, 202626V344000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Seat 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
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V344000 · May 27, 2026
Sep 19, 202525V628000

Engine

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V628000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V628000 · Sep 19, 2025
Jun 27, 202525V442000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
May 23, 202525V197000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Seat 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
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V197000 · May 23, 2025
May 23, 202525V346000

Electrical system: body control module software

Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V346000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Risk
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V346000 · May 23, 2025
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).

Owner complaints by component32

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
32Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1856011
Electrical system413000
Seat belts39000
Engine39000
Exterior lighting13000
Lane departure13000
Forward collision avoidance13000
Vehicle speed control13000
Unknown or other13110
Tires13000
Visibility/wiper13100
Seats13000

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 owns a 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765889
  • Seat belts

    “On August 20, 2026, I was driving my 2020 Lincoln Navigator and came to a complete stop at a traffic light.”

    Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758614
  • Power train

    “On August 20, 2026, while traveling about 45 MPH, I accelerated to merge onto a highway while passing a slow-moving semi, with traffic approaching from behind.”

    Filed 08/20/2026 · ODI 11758346

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2020 Lincoln Navigator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Navigator have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent, 26V402000 (reported June 24, 2026), concerns power train. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Lincoln Navigator recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), electrical system (2), equipment (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (56%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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