This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator has 4 recalls, the most serious involving trailer hitch assembly bolts that may be loose, which can cause a towed trailer to detach or the driver to lose vehicle control.
A second safety concern involves the second-row outer seat belt anchor bolts, which may not be properly secured and can allow the belt to fail to restrain an occupant in a crash. Two recalls affect visibility: windshield glass on certain vehicles may contain visible air bubbles that obscure the driver's view, and the HVAC system can fail in a way that leaves the windshield defroster and defogger inoperative, reducing visibility in cold or humid conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The HVAC system may fail due to loose instrument panel joints, causing the defrost and defog functions to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the instrument panel joints as needed at no cost to you.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 glass contains visible air bubbles that can block the driver's view through the windshield.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the windshield and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the trailer hitch assembly may become loose, which could cause the hitch to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
