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Seat belts: pretensioner
NewRisk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
2022 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-455 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Lincoln Navigator has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Engine2 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
1Vehicle speed control
1Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2022 Lincoln Navigator 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
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
NewRisk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Lighting control module: software
Risk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, 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 · 2025 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Lighting control module: software
Risk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, 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
2022 vs. every other Navigator 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 Navigator median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings
2022 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Navigator owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my 2022 Lincoln Navigator, VIN [XXX], which I purchased new from a Lincoln dealership in [XXX]. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has experienced multiple significant mechanical, safety, and reliability problems: The transmission required repair, and the…
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System Gasoline) and 26V165000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The…
At about 2:30am after hearing some popping noises I went to the vehicle and saw that the engine under the bonnet was on fire. The fire was seeping out from the sides of the bonnet. The vehicle had been parked since 9:20pm the previous night. I called emergency services including the fire department…
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