2020 Lincoln Aviator PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2020 vs. every other Aviator Phev year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aviator Phev median. How we score
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2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev safety ratings
2020 Lincoln Aviator PHEV SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Aviator Phev owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Plug‑In Hybrid has experienced multiple high‑voltage powertrain failures that create an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has twice lost propulsion while driving, displaying “Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power” and “Service Engine Soon” before shutting…
While driving, the vehicle displayed a “Stop Safely Now” warning and immediately began limiting operation. At the same time, steering effort increased significantly, similar to a loss or reduction of power steering assist, making the vehicle difficult to control. I was unable to safely pull over…
Unsure what component failed specifically, has been inspected by dealer multiple times. This randomly occurs while driving. It disables a number of safety features such a collision assist and traction control as well as several driving modes until the car is fully powered off and restarted. There…
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