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2025 Lincoln Aviator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AVIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V470000	July 21, 2026	Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
26V451000	July 14, 2026	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
26V165000	March 18, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Software
26V159000	March 17, 2026	Seat Belts
25V730000	October 24, 2025	Visibility › Windshield
25V687000	October 10, 2025	Trailer Hitches
25V543000	August 22, 2025	Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
25V484000	July 25, 2025	Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
25V407000	June 13, 2025	Structure › Body
25V393000	June 13, 2025	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
25V316000	May 9, 2025	Structure › Frame And Members
25V164000	March 14, 2025	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body
25V020000	January 17, 2025	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
24V852000	November 8, 2024	Equipment › Other › Labels
24V801000	October 25, 2024	Back Over Prevention › Software

Systems involved: Seats (3) · Structure (3) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Power Train (2) · Visibility (2) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V470000Manufacturer no. 26S53

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA: July 21, 2026
Owner notification: September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 76,748 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: November 24, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V470000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V451000Manufacturer no. 26S52

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: July 14, 2026
Owner notification: August 21, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 387,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V451000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V165000Manufacturer no. 26S21

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: March 18, 2026
Owner notification: April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 254,640 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: November 29, 2023 – May 21, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Electrical System › ADAS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V165000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V159000Manufacturer no. 26C18

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2026
Owner notification: March 30, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 561 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V159000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V730000Manufacturer no. 25C60

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA: October 24, 2025
Owner notification: November 6, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 56,841 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: July 7, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V730000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V687000Manufacturer no. 25SA3

Trailer Hitches

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2025
Owner notification: October 29, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,412 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V687000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V543000Manufacturer no. 25C42

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2025
Owner notification: October 13, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 213,121 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: November 29, 2023 – June 6, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V543000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V484000Manufacturer no. 25C33

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Owner notification: October 7, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 23,111 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: November 29, 2023 – June 6, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V484000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V407000Manufacturer no. 25S66

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2025
Owner notification: September 29, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 132,914 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V407000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V393000Manufacturer no. 25S67

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2025
Owner notification: August 7, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 304,662 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Not reported – November 4, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V393000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V316000Manufacturer no. 25S43

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: May 21, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 206 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: April 1, 2025 – April 2, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V316000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V164000Manufacturer no. 25S19

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body

Report received by NHTSA: March 14, 2025
Owner notification: April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 269 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: December 4, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V020000Manufacturer no. 25S03

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: January 17, 2025
Owner notification: January 29, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 259 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: September 17, 2024 – September 17, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Structure › Frame And Members

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V020000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: November 8, 2024
Owner notification: December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: May 2, 2019 – June 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V801000Manufacturer no. 24C34

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: October 25, 2024
Owner notification: March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 391 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: July 18, 2024 – July 26, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V801000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.