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Lincoln Aviator safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Lincoln Aviator, across all model years. Model hub.
117
Recalls
2
Investigations opened
2
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  6. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 26V451000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  7. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 26V402000

    Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  8. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 26V402000

    Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 26V165000

    Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  11. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  12. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  13. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  14. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  15. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 26V159000

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  16. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 26V117000

    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 26V123000

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  18. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 26V117000

    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  19. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 26V123000

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  20. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 26V117000

    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  21. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 26V123000

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  22. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 26V123000

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  23. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 26V123000

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V730000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 25V687000

    While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V687000

    While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V543000

    Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  28. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V484000

    A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  29. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V455000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  30. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V455000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V455000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V442000

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  33. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V442000

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V442000

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V442000

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  36. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  37. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  39. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  41. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  42. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  43. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  44. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  45. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V393000

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  47. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V407000

    Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  48. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V338000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  49. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V349000

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  50. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V338000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  51. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V349000

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  52. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V338000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  53. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V338000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  54. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V316000

    A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  55. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V159000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  56. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V159000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  57. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 25V159000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  58. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 25V159000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  59. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V164000

    Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

  60. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 25V093000

    A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  61. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 25V093000

    A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  62. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 25V020000

    An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  64. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  65. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  66. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  67. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  68. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 24V852000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  69. Investigation closed2021 aviator

    NHTSA closed investigation EA23002

    Loss of Motive Power

  70. Investigation closed2022 aviator

    NHTSA closed investigation EA23002

    Loss of Motive Power

  71. Recall2025 aviator

    Recall 24V801000

    The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  72. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 24V635000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  73. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 24V635000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  74. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 24V368000

    A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  75. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 24V368000

    A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  76. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 24V368000

    A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  77. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 24V368000

    A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  78. Recall2024 aviator

    Recall 24V368000

    A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  79. Investigation opened2021 aviator

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23002

    Loss of Motive Power

  80. Investigation opened2022 aviator

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23002

    Loss of Motive Power

  81. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 23V626000

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  82. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 23V626000

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  83. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 23V626000

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  84. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 23V598000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  85. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 23V598000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  86. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 23V598000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  87. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 23V598000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  88. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 23V342000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  89. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 23V342000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  90. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 23V342000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  91. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 23V342000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  92. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 23V070000

    The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  93. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 23V022000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  94. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 23V022000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  95. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 23V022000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  96. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 23V022000

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  97. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 22V953000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  98. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 22V953000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  99. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 22V953000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  100. Recall2023 aviator

    Recall 22V953000

    An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  101. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 22V454000

    Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  102. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 22V247000

    A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  103. Recall2022 aviator

    Recall 22V088000

    A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  104. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 21V870000

    A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

  105. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 21V735000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  106. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 21V735000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  107. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 21V652000

    Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  108. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 21V534000

    Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  109. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 21V534000

    Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  110. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 21V223000

    A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  111. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 21V223000

    A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  112. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 21V154000

    Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

  113. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 21V014000

    A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

  114. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 20V788000

    With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  115. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 20V788000

    With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  116. Recall2021 aviator

    Recall 20V726000

    The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  117. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 20V693000

    Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.

  118. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 20V497000

    If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  119. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 19V859000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  120. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 19V633000

    A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  121. Recall2020 aviator

    Recall 19V575000

    Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.