2022 Lincoln Aviator PhevProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-187 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine50
Electrical system52
Fuel/propulsion system30
Service brakes21
Forward collision avoidance21
Back over prevention21
Visibility/wiper11
Seats10
Suspension10
2 other systems21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2022 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

'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev safety ratings

2022 Lincoln Aviator PHEV SUV 4WD 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Aviator Phev owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This vehicle suffers from the low-pressure fuel pump defect tracked under NHTSA Campaign Number 25V455000 (Ford Recall 25S75). Since 2024, the vehicle has experienced a recurring Check Engine Light accompanied by engine hesitation and fuel delivery failures. Because the manufacturer has failed to…
Complaint 11764072 · Sep 14, 2026
CONSTITUENT WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE STALLING ON THEIR 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR. This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain…
Complaint 11460520 · Apr 12, 2022
On 5 separate occasions my car has given me a warning saying "Stop Safely Now." When I begin to slow down, the car looses all power and I have to coast to a stop somewhere. The first time the car started back up and I was able to drive it again, the following 4 times it had to be towed. Each time I…
Complaint 11459775 · Apr 5, 2022

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