Lincoln Navigator Recalls

The Lincoln Navigator has 82 recalls spanning the 1997 through 2027 model years, with the most serious recent issue being a 2025 passenger-side airbag that can deploy with excessive force in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the front passenger.

The 2025 model year also carries two separate recalls for the electronic brake booster module, which can lose power assist while driving and extend stopping distances. The rear lightbar on 2025 models can crack and allow moisture in, causing the reverse lights to go dark or flicker. On 2026 models, the driver seat's obstacle detection software can reverse the seat unexpectedly while driving, and a separate restraint-related recall also applies to that year.

Moving back through the current generation, 2024 models have a misaligned engine cup plug on 3.5L engines that can cause a rapid oil leak and engine stall. The 2022–2024 front brake lines can contact the air cleaner outlet pipe, wear through, and leak fluid, reducing braking. For 2022–2027 model years, a software error can disable trailer electric brakes, extending stopping distances when towing. A software issue on 2022–2025 models can knock out the rearview camera and some driver assistance features simultaneously. The 2023 front axle pinion can fracture and cause the front wheels to lock up. On 2021–2022 models, the low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The 2020 and 2021 model years each carry separate engine compartment fire risks that can occur even with the vehicle parked and the ignition off. For 2021 models, damaged front-door side impact sensors can prevent side airbags from deploying in a crash.

The 2018–2022 generation has a front seat belt pretensioner that can lock the belt in place, preventing it from retracting or extending and reducing its ability to restrain an occupant in a crash. On 2018 models specifically, the pretensioner can also deploy without any crash occurring. The 2018 high-pressure fuel pump welds can fracture and leak fuel or oil near ignition sources. Also on 2018 models, the 10-speed transmission may lose its park function and allow the vehicle to roll away. The 2019 rear suspension toe links can separate from the frame and suddenly change handling. On 2016–2017 models, brake fluid can migrate from the master cylinder into the brake booster on 3.5L EcoBoost-equipped vehicles, reducing front brake performance and increasing pedal travel. The 2015–2017 mirror LED logo lights can short circuit and start a fire, and the front blower motor on the same years can fail and ignite the vehicle interior.

Going further back, the 2012 transmission can unexpectedly downshift into first gear at speed, causing the vehicle to lurch and the rear tires to skid. The 2008 interior door handles can fracture and pop the latch open in a side-impact crash. The 2007 fuel rail crossover hose on 5.4L engines can crack and leak fuel. The 2006 transmission parking pawl can fail to engage, allowing the vehicle to roll away on an incline. On 1999 models, the brake pedal arm can disconnect from the master cylinder pushrod and eliminate braking entirely, the wheel lug nuts can lose torque and allow wheel separation, and fuel line damage can allow leakage near ignition sources. The 1997 model year has a trailer hitch that can separate from