NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln Aviator

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

497

Active records

Recalls

52

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

21

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Lincoln Aviator

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Operating state

208

Condition issue

191

Driver assistance issue

106

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

88

Noise

76

Reporting mechanism

69

Braking behavior

41

Engine behavior

40

Performance issue

38

Access/entry issue

37

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

15

Electrified system issue

10

Smell

9

Thermal issue

9

HVAC behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Recent change

6

Ride/handling behavior

5

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Aug 2, 2026


TRANSMISSION MAY BRIEFLY ENGAGE IN PARK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING.

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Aug 2, 2026


Fire

My fiance went out to start the car. The car wouldn't start, but the starter kept clicking for around 5 minutes even when she was out of the vehicle with the door shut. During that 5 minutes the car started to smoke really bad and you could smell an electrical fire. She ran in the house to get me. We started moving our other cars away from the Lincoln. As I was getting ready to call 911 the starter stopped clicking and the smoke from underneath the car went away. It has currently been at a…

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Upon taking the vehicle to a collision repair shop, the contact was informed that the gear shifter had failed to shift out of park(P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was associated with the recall. The contact was advised that the vehicle would be repaired at…

2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 23, 2026


Crash

My wife went to a friends house to drop something off, pulled in the driveway, pushed the Park button, got out of the vehicle, as she was walking away the car drove through their garage door. We paid about $3300 to have their door replaced. We just recently received a recall 26V402 that talks about this issue and it currently says there is not a remedy for it at this point.

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

Filed Jul 17, 2026


I have been having issues with my breaks sticking when applied. To the point that it’s completely stopping my car and i need to use my foot to release the brake from behind. I have had the dealership look at this issue and they can’t seem to find the problem. They also broke my car and claimed they did not feel the sticking. I’ve had the dealership look at my vehicle twice for this issue. It is a safety risk with children in my vehicle. Also everyone i lock my vehicle. My alarm is going off…

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.

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.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.