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Lincoln Aviator

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

484

Active records

Recalls

49

Active records

TSBs

514

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

17

Crashes

19

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Lincoln Aviator

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Operating state

198

Condition issue

189

Driver assistance issue

105

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

83

Noise

75

Reporting mechanism

67

Braking behavior

40

Engine behavior

39

Access/entry issue

36

Performance issue

36

Vibration/harshness

30

Infotainment behavior

28

Safety restraint issue

24

Electrical issue

23

Safety restraint behavior

20

Fluid issue

18

Steering behavior

16

Lighting behavior

15

Powering on/off behavior

15

Starting behavior

14

Electrified system issue

9

Smell

8

Thermal issue

8

HVAC behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Recent change

6

Ride/handling behavior

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower control arm and right knuckle failures. The contact was informed that the left and right lower control arms and the right knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent…

2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 7, 2026


Everytime I start my vehicle the parking brake fault service now light comes on.

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 5, 2026


Subject: Request for Investigation / Status Update: Unresolved Safety Recall for 2023, Lincoln Aviator ​To Whom It May Concern, ​I am writing to formally request an update and urge an investigation into the lack of a remedy for an active safety recall on my vehicle. It has now been 10 months since the recall was officially issued, and the manufacturer has still not provided a resolution or made parts available. ​Here are the details of my vehicle and the recall: ​Vehicle: 2023 Lincoln…

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start, the vehicle was , the hood was raised, the contact went back to the vehicle to try to start, the vehicle would not turn over with clicking in the engine. the vehicle began to smoke with very thick white smoke, the contact was unable to exit the vehicle of the drivers side front seat. The battery was disconnected and a manual latch was discovered on the drivers side door. The vehicle was towed to the…

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 2, 2026


I own a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. After starting the vehicle, I exited without intentionally placing the vehicle in gear. The vehicle began rolling backward unexpectedly after I exited. I was struck and injured by the vehicle, resulting in a laceration to my shin requiring eight stitches. At no point did I intentionally place the vehicle in a position that would allow it to move. The vehicle did not adequately engage Park or activate any automatic safety features to prevent movement when the driver…

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 1, 2026


2023 Lincoln Aviator was accelerating out of Toll booth to 70mph. Upon acceleration the engine hiccupped but continued to operate. Approximately 2 miles later the low oil pressure indicator and low battery indicator popped up, no prior indications existed. Vehicle stalled within 0.5 miles as I was assessing what to do and to pull off to a safe place. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer at request of my insurance company to assess damage. Dealer found low oil and metal in engine and…

2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed May 26, 2026


While driving, there is a loss of fuel pressure at random. It has happened when stopped at traffic light and while driving on the freeway, the vehicle does not respond to the gas pedal being pressed. This is unsafe for myself and my passengers, as I cannot confidently change lanes as I never know when it will happen. The problem has been reported to the dealership, but no confirmation on their ability to reproduce this. It was announced as a recall issue 07/2025 but still not resolution. There…

2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed May 22, 2026


The vehicle experienced a sudden unprovoked, catastrophic, and total electronic and mechanical failure of the primary braking and ADAS. Driving at expressway speeds, the vehicle immediately lost all power brake assistance, threw immediate multi-system critical alerts on the instrument cluster, and became instantly undrivable. The vehicle is available for inspection at a local licensed Lincoln dealership service center. The failure occurred completely without warning while navigating heavy…

2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed May 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that the back over camera and alarm system would fail intermittently, and the park aid stopped message would display on the vehicle. The dealer…

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed May 12, 2026


Crash

I was completely stopped in traffic a car failed to reduce speed and slammed into the back of my car. My neck whipped forward no air bags deployed.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.