NHTSA 26V120000Manufacturer no. 26S11
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
- Report received by NHTSA
- March 3, 2026
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 1,189 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Lincoln Navigator
- November 26, 2025 – December 16, 2025
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- NAVIGATOR
Defect summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
Safety risk
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The seat control 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 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V120000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov