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LincolnRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 14,307 owner complaints on file for 31 Lincoln models. The Town CAR has the most (3,302). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models317 currently sold
Owner complaints14,307All model years
Most complaintsTown CAR3,302 complaints
Latest recall26V-688Oct 20, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Lincoln models

Navigator1997–2027 · 1,361 complaintsMost complaints: 1998
Aviator2003–2027 · 499 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
Nautilus2019–2026 · 243 complaintsMost complaints: 2019
Corsair2020–2026 · 175 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
Corsair Phev2021–2026 · 47 complaints
Nautilus Hybrid2024–2027 · 26 complaints
Corsair Hybrid2027 · 0 complaints

Past Lincoln models

Town CAR1983–2011 · 3,302 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Continental1969–2020 · 1,679 complaintsMost complaints: 1991
MKZ2006–2020 · 1,672 complaintsMost complaints: 2008
MKX2007–2020 · 1,418 complaintsMost complaints: 2007
LS2000–2006 · 982 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Mark Viii1993–2000 · 824 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
MKC2015–2019 · 610 complaintsMost complaints: 2017
MKS2009–2016 · 376 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
MKT2010–2019 · 299 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Zephyr2006–2012 · 240 complaintsMost complaints: 2006
MKZ Hybrid2011–2020 · 182 complaintsMost complaints: 2012
Mark VII1984–1998 · 106 complaintsMost complaints: 1988
Lincoln1968–2001 · 96 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Mark1984–1999 · 66 complaintsMost complaints: 1995
Mark LT2005–2008 · 41 complaints
Aviator Phev2020–2023 · 36 complaints
Blackwood2002–2003 · 8 complaints
Mark III1971–1994 · 8 complaints
Mark V1977–1985 · 4 complaints
Mark VI1980–1992 · 3 complaints
Mark IV1972–1994 · 3 complaints
Versailles1977–1979 · 1 complaint
MKT Limousine/Livery2013 · 0 complaints
Town Coupe1986 · 0 complaints
Latest

New Lincoln recalls

Power train: automatic transmission26V-688 · Corsair Hybrid, Nautilus Hybrid · Oct 20, 2026 · 11,623 vehiclesFront assembly: power adjust26V-691 · Navigator · Oct 20, 2026 · 36,994 vehiclesFront assembly: power adjust26V-470 · Aviator · Jul 21, 2026 · 76,748 vehiclesSeats: mid/rear assembly26V-451 · Aviator · Jul 14, 2026 · 387,917 vehiclesWarnings: external/pedestrian alert26V-415 · Nautilus Hybrid · Jun 30, 2026 · 66,383 vehiclesPower train: automatic transmission26V-402 · Aviator, Navigator · Jun 24, 2026 · 741,195 vehiclesLane keep: steering assist26V-377 · Nautilus · Jun 9, 2026 · 1,013 vehiclesElectrical system: instrument cluster/panel26V-372 · Nautilus, Navigator · Jun 9, 2026 · 2,349 vehicles