Model year 2025 · Lincoln

2025 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAVIGATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V165000	March 18, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Software
26V104000	February 20, 2026	Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V831000	December 1, 2025	Exterior Lighting
25V823000	December 1, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module
25V488000	July 25, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
25V439000	June 27, 2025	Air Bags › Frontal

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1)

Recall records

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 Navigator: Not reported – November 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

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 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA: February 20, 2026
Owner notification: March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. 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 lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V831000Manufacturer no. 25C66

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Owner notification: January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,195 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator: August 6, 2025 – December 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. 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

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V831000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V823000Manufacturer no. 25SD4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Owner notification: February 26, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 679 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator: June 13, 2025 – October 27, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V823000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V488000Manufacturer no. 25S77

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Owner notification: August 22, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 312,120 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator: November 9, 2023 – June 9, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Safety risk

Remedy

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V488000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V439000Manufacturer no. 25S51

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: June 27, 2025
Owner notification: August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 171 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator: March 22, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V439000, 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: March 19, 2026.