NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln Aviator

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

492

Active records

Recalls

51

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

20

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Lincoln Aviator

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Operating state

202

Condition issue

190

Driver assistance issue

106

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

85

Noise

75

Reporting mechanism

69

Braking behavior

40

Engine behavior

40

Performance issue

38

Access/entry issue

36

Vibration/harshness

30

Infotainment behavior

28

Safety restraint issue

24

Electrical issue

23

Safety restraint behavior

20

Fluid issue

18

Powering on/off behavior

16

Steering behavior

16

Lighting behavior

15

Starting behavior

14

Electrified system issue

10

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

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 70-75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence, where it failed to restart. The dealer was contacted and informed that the vehicle would be repaired at the owner's expense because…

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V117000 (Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts would be available at the end of June 2026. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), but the vehicle failed to move while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine was revving. The messages Park Brake Malfunction Service, System Braking Issue, Service Advancetrac, Park Malfunction Service Now, and Check Brake System were displayed. Additionally, the vehicle previously hesitated to accelerate while driving. The vehicle was not…

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The 3rd row headrest will no longer stay in the up position, creating a safety hazard during a accident. I've already had to repair it once. Seems to be a common problem in Ford's.

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV

Filed Jul 2, 2026


Crash

I was backing into my garage and the rear collision sensor beeped. I opened the door and took one foot out of car and since the driveway is up a hill, the car started rolling forward. I must of taken pressure off the brake. I tried to stop the car but was unable. The forward collision sensor did go off and my car hit my back neighbor fence and gas supply line. Thank goodness there was no one behind the fence. No one has confirmed or inspected the problem. A warning of “ car is not in park” went…

2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded. The contact stated it sounded like a shotgun when the sunroof glass exploded. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the contact stated that the sunroof glass was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked on an incline, the vehicle rolled backwards several feet and then came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jun 24, 2026


My vehicle is a hybrid and repeatedly gets high voltage battery warnings when the electric battery shows zero miles when idling. Four times it has shown pull over safely messages and high voltage battery warnings and then it is only in auxiliary mode. By the time a tow truck comes it is able to start again and Ford has been unable to find the issue after 4 visits

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.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.