This page covers 23 recalls, 55 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator.
20–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator spread across several systems, with no single area dominating heavily. Structure-related complaints are the most common, and owners there frequently describe wind noise, particularly from the front passenger area, that becomes noticeable at highway speeds and proves difficult for dealers to reproduce during service visits. Back-over prevention draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting that the rear camera and automatic braking system can misread rain or low-visibility conditions as an obstacle, preventing the vehicle from reversing. A smaller cluster of fuel and propulsion complaints appears tied largely to parts availability delays for remedy work rather than a specific mechanical symptom. A separate thread involves the automatic wiper system, where owners say the sensitivity is insufficient for highway rain and that switching to manual requires navigating infotainment menus while driving.
55
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 22 recalls, the most serious involving engine intake valves that can break and cause sudden loss of drive power, a high-voltage battery that can short internally and catch fire, and a fuel filler tube that can detach in a crash and leak fuel. Some of these drivetrain and fire-risk recalls apply only to plug-in hybrid models, including one where a charge port harness connection can come loose and cut drive power, and another where the engine's structural rails may not provide adequate crash protection. A low-pressure fuel pump failure can also stall the engine unexpectedly.
On the occupant restraint side, second-row outer seat belt anchor bolts may be loose, front head restraint cushions can detach when adjusted forward, and the easy-entry switch for second-row seats can cause those seats to unlatch or slide without warning while driving.
Several recalls affect rear visibility: rearview and 360-degree camera images can fail to display, flip, or flicker when reversing, with some of these issues persisting after prior repair attempts fell short. The windshield wiper motor can also fail and leave the driver without wipers in wet conditions. Rear door window trim and C-pillar trim may separate from the vehicle and become road debris. Vehicles with the Revel Audio System have a separate issue where the seatbelt warning chime may not sound long enough to alert an unbelted driver, with prior repair attempts not fully resolving the problem. There is also a missing airbag warning label on some vehicles.
The official notice
Defect
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.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Safety 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. Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. 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.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the seat belt anchors at the second-row outer seats may not be properly tightened, potentially allowing the seat belts to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten, repair, or replace the second-row outer seat belt anchor bolts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor may fail, causing the windshield wipers to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wiper motors and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center display screen may flip or invert when you shift into reverse, causing the rearview camera image to display upside down or backwards.
What the fix does
Ford will send you a letter with instructions for a software or hardware update to correct the display orientation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, causing the seats to unlatch, fold, or slide unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch and replace the bezel around the switch as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may not be bonded securely enough, allowing the trim to separate and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the C-pillar trim and window bars at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning chime may sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver starts the vehicle without buckling the seat belt, instead of the required duration.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the audio control module software at no charge to restore proper warning chime duration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display on the screen due to video output failure in vehicles that received an incorrect repair under a previous recall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software at no cost to restore rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine intake valves may break during driving, potentially causing the engine to fail and loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the engine and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Electromagnetic interference from a cell phone in the vehicle can cause the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
What the fix does
Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module to prevent the interference.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing flaw in the high voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the battery control module and replace the high voltage battery pack if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera or 360-degree view camera may fail to display an image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the camera and update software and wiring as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 360-degree camera system may fail to output video, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying on the vehicle's screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may stop displaying because the video processing system can fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the image processing module software at no cost to restore camera functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning chime may sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle starts, instead of sounding long enough to alert the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the audio control module software at no cost to reprogram the warning chime duration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine rails may not have been properly heat-treated, which can weaken them and compromise their ability to protect occupants and fuel system integrity during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will test engine rail strength and replace rails if needed at no cost. If replacement is required, you can choose a vehicle replacement or buyback.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front-row driver and passenger head restraints at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front passenger head restraints may detach from their cushions when moved all the way forward.
What the fix does
Ford will replace the driver and front passenger head restraints at an authorized dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inlet charge port harness bus bar may come loose, causing loss of drive power in certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler tube can separate from the vehicle during a crash, potentially causing fuel leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional locking clip on the fuel vapor line to secure the filler tube.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
