64 recalls across 10 model years
The Lincoln Aviator has 64 recalls spanning the 2003 and 2020–2026 model years, with the most serious recent issue being a high-voltage battery defect on 2020–2022 plug-in hybrid models where internal cell short circuits can cut drive power or cause a fire.
The current generation, covering 2024–2026 models, has several notable issues. Trailer hitch assembly bolts on 2024–2026 vehicles can work loose while towing, risking loss of vehicle control or trailer separation. On 2025 models, the transmission valve body can be machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear failure or unexpected forward movement when the shifter is in reverse or neutral. Loose transmission crossmember bolts on 2025 vehicles can allow the transmission to shift position and cut drive power. A loose front subframe bolt on 2025 models can reduce crash protection. The 2025 model also has a rearview camera that can drop out at speeds above 10 mph, a windshield that may contain air bubbles that obscure visibility, and rear windows that can close with excessive force without reversing when they contact an object. On 2026 models, the HVAC system can fail entirely, disabling windshield defrost and defog. Second-row outer seat belt anchor bolts can be improperly secured on 2020–2026 vehicles, and the easy-entry second-row seat switch can stick and cause the seat to fold or slide unexpectedly on 2020–2025 models.
The 2022–2023 range carries its own cluster of concerns. A loose bolt inside the transmission on 2023 models can prevent the park gear from engaging even when the shifter shows "Park," creating a rollaway risk. On 2022 models, engine rails can be structurally weakened, reducing crash protection, and the fuel filler tube can detach in a crash and leak fuel. The 2022 plug-in hybrid charge port harness can unseat and cut drive power. Front head restraint cushions on 2022 vehicles can detach when adjusted fully forward. Intake valves on 2021–2022 models with 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines can break while driving, causing engine failure and sudden loss of power. The low-pressure fuel pump on 2021–2023 models can fail and stall the engine. A side curtain airbag weld stud on 2021 vehicles can detach during deployment, causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly. Steering knuckles on 2021 models can fracture and reduce steering control. Rear suspension modules on 2021 models may have been assembled with incorrect components, affecting handling and braking.
The 2020–2021 era has the heaviest recall concentration. On 2020 models with all-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic, the driveshaft can fracture at its weld seam, disconnecting the rear axle and potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away in Park. Rear lower control arm bolts on 2020 vehicles can break and cause loss of steering control. A fuel vapor line on 2020 models can chafe through the liquid fuel line and create a leak near ignition sources. The engine wiring harness on 2020–2021 models with the 3.0L gasoline engine can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, damage the wiring, and cause a short circuit fire risk. Motor mount fasteners on 2020–2021 vehicles can loosen over
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Latest: Mar 2026
Top 8 of 17 categories across LINCOLN AVIATOR
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 13 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 14% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 13% | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 5 | 8% | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 6% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 5% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission | 3 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 17 | 27% | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
