Lincoln Aviator safety timeline
- 117
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Recall2020 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 aviator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 aviator
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 aviator
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 aviator
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 aviator
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.
- Recall2025 aviator
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.
- Recall2025 aviator
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 aviator
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
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.
- Recall2022 aviator
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.
- Recall2023 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2020 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2021 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2022 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2023 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2024 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2025 aviator
Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
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.
- Recall2022 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 aviator
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 aviator
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 aviator
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
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.
- Recall2022 aviator
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.
- Recall2023 aviator
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.
- Recall2024 aviator
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.
- Recall2025 aviator
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.
- Investigation closed2021 aviator
NHTSA closed investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2022 aviator
NHTSA closed investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall2025 aviator
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 aviator
A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2021 aviator
NHTSA opened investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2022 aviator
NHTSA opened investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
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.
- Recall2022 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2020 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 aviator
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
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.
- Recall2022 aviator
A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 aviator
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 aviator
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 aviator
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 aviator
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 aviator
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
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.
- Recall2021 aviator
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.
- Recall2020 aviator
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.