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2024 Lincoln Aviator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 7
Latest campaign: Jul 14, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Jul 14, 2026	26V451000 25V393000
Back over prevention	2	Mar 3, 2026	26V123000 24V368000
Seat belts	1	Mar 17, 2026	26V159000
Trailer hitches	1	Oct 10, 2025	25V687000
Structure	1	Jun 13, 2025	25V407000
Equipment	1	Nov 8, 2024	24V852000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 14, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 14, 202626V451000	Seats: mid/rear assembly A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V451000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. Risk A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V451000 · Jul 14, 2026
Mar 17, 202626V159000	Seat belts A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V159000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. Risk A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V159000 · Mar 17, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V123000	Back over prevention: software An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V123000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V123000 · Mar 3, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V687000	Trailer hitches While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V687000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. Risk While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V687000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jun 13, 202525V393000	Seats: mid/rear assembly A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V393000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. Risk A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67. Campaign NHTSA 25V393000 · Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 202525V407000	Structure: body Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V407000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle. Risk Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66. Campaign NHTSA 25V407000 · Jun 13, 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 component7

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7Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Unknown or other	4	57
Electrical system	2	29
Engine and engine cooling	1	14
Structure	1	14

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

Unknown or other
“The infotainment screen goes black on multiple occasions.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766454
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11755880
Structure
“In addition to the recall for the C-pillar appliques and window division bars (NHTSA ID Number: 25V407000), the chrome trim piece directly below the window also suffers from insufficient adhesive bonding.”
Filed 11/18/2025 · ODI 11700095

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2024 Lincoln Aviator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 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 2024 Lincoln Aviator recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), seat belts (1), trailer hitches (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Lincoln Aviator?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (57%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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