Lincoln Aviator complaints by model year
487 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| 2020 | 109 | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 2005 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 81 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 111 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2003–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 55 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 15 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Lincoln Aviator recalls (51)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Aviator model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V470000 | Jul 21, 2026 | Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly | 2025, 2026, 2027 | — |
| 26V451000 | Jul 14, 2026 | Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly | 2020–2027 | — |
| 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Vehicle Rollaway Risk | 2020, 2021 | — |
| 26V202000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System | 2026 | 49.1% |
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features | 2025 | 36.7% |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors | 2020–2026 | 31.6% |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Windshield Wipers May Fail | 2020, 2021, 2022 | — |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 | 2020–2024 | 12.4% |
| 25V730000 | Oct 24, 2025 | Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205 | 2025, 2026 | 69.3% |
| 25V687000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach | 2024, 2025, 2026 | 60.7% |
| 25V543000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108 | 2025 | 60.6% |
| 25V484000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Rear Windows May Fail to Reverse Direction/FMVSS 118 | 2025 | 97.3% |
| 25V455000 | Jul 7, 2025 | Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2021, 2022, 2023 | — |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2020–2023 | 54.8% |
| 25V393000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly | 2020–2025 | 63.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Lincoln Aviator FAQ
How many recalls has the Lincoln Aviator had?
NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lincoln Aviator model year from 2003 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Lincoln Aviator year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (111) and the 2021 the fewest (39). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Lincoln Aviator problems?
Across the 2003–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, structure in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Lincoln Aviator get?
EPA rates the 2027 Lincoln Aviator at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.