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2025 Lincoln Aviator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
15
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
18
Latest campaign
Jul 21, 2026

Recall summary by component15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats3Jul 21, 2026
26V47000026V45100025V393000
Back over prevention2Mar 19, 2026
26V16500024V801000
Visibility2Oct 24, 2025
25V73000025V484000
Structure2Jun 13, 2025
25V40700025V316000
Power train2Mar 14, 2025
25V16400025V020000
Seat belts1Mar 17, 2026
26V159000
Trailer hitches1Oct 10, 2025
25V687000
Exterior lighting1Aug 22, 2025
25V543000
Equipment1Nov 8, 2024
24V852000

Safety recalls15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Jul 21, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 21, 202626V470000

Seats: front assembly power adjust

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V470000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Risk
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V470000 · Jul 21, 2026
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 19, 202626V165000

Back over prevention: software

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V165000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Risk
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V165000 · Mar 19, 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
Oct 24, 202525V730000

Visibility: windshield

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V730000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V730000 · Oct 24, 2025
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
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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
18Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes528000
Electrical system528000
Forward collision avoidance422000
Seats317000
Steering211000
Engine211000
Visibility211000
Back over prevention16000
Unknown or other16000
Visibility/wiper16000
Fuel/propulsion system16000
Vehicle speed control16000
Power train16000
Hydraulic16000
Exterior lighting16000

1 more component 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.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Unpredictable Steering and Potential Loss of Vehicle Control My 2025 Lincoln Aviator is experiencing a serious and ongoing steering malfunction that makes it extremely difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771282
  • Service brakes

    “My 2025 Lincoln Aviator is experiencing a serious and dangerous malfunction involving the forward collision detection and automatic emergency braking system.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771283
  • Electrical system

    “This has now occurred on 2021 Lincoln Aviator and then Mark McLarty Ford Lincoln tricked me into buying a second Lincoln 2025 Aviator claiming the problem was a one-off incident.”

    Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764304

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2025 Lincoln Aviator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent, 26V470000 (reported July 21, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Lincoln Aviator recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), visibility (2), structure (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (28%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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