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Front assembly: power adjust
NewRisk. A front passenger seat that moves unexpectedly can contact second-row passengers, or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the…
2025 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-439 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Lincoln Navigator has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Back over prevention
1Lane departure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2025 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
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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting
NewRisk. Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electric: control module
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during 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 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings
2025 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Navigator owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There was a collision of the vehicle with the garage cabinets (full length and attached to the wall)as we pulled into the garage The vehicles forward collision warning did not alert us and the beeps to lets us know we were close did not sound. The automatic emergency braking also did not stop the…
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill. The vehicle was not…
This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the…
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