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.
2026 Lincoln AviatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, most often about the seats. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-687 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Lincoln Aviator has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seats
1Electrical system
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2026 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
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
NewRisk. An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, 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.
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
2026 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
In owners' words
What Aviator owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Ford's remedy is to disable the memory seatback in recall 26S53. This is not a remedy. This is disabling a feature that I paid for on this vehicle. Not sure why Ford / Lincoln think this is ok. I understand that this could put a child or person at harm in the back seat. But the recall shows a…
When unlocking the vehicle, the driver seat slides backwards and reclines to the maximum unexpectedly. If there is a passenger in the rear seat, the seat will trap the occupant and not stop when it meets resistance. This is similar to an already identified recall, but my vehicle was not on that…
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