repaired · 2026 Q3
Front assembly: power adjust
NewRisk. Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Lincoln AviatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-393 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Lincoln Aviator has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Service brakes
4Forward collision avoidance
3Seats
2Engine
2Steering
2Visibility
1Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2025 Lincoln Aviator 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
NewRisk. A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts
NewRisk. A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: windshield
Risk. Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Trailer hitches
Risk. While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2025 vs. every other Aviator 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 median. How we score
'03'04'05'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Lincoln Aviator safety ratings
2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Aviator owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Multiple loss of power, misfires, rough running and abnormal shifting. These events have put my family and I at risk as well as posing a significant risk to other drivers sharing the road due to the sudden loss of power while on the highway. Lincoln is dismissive and not taking this seriously. The…
This has now occurred on 2021 Lincoln Aviator and then Mark McLarty Ford Lincoln tricked me into buying a second Lincoln 2025 Aviator claiming the problem was a one-off incident. Our 2021 was traded for new 2025 Aviator and both have the exact problem, and we have since learned this affects another…
on 7/27/25 while driving on a residential street the car behaved extremely erratically and was attempting engage the brakes resulting in an uncontrollable driving condition. Brakes were engaging automatically and dashboard showed fault messages including "Antilock brake fault" and "pre-collision…
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