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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Lincoln Aviator Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2003 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 7 model years (2003–2025) the Lincoln Aviator has 119 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2020 with 30; the cleanest is 2003 with 1.

Model years
7

2003–2025

Total recalls
119
Worst year
2020

30 recalls

Cleanest year
2003

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Lincoln Aviator

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE17
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12
  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY12
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES8
  • SEAT BELTS8
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION7
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS6
  • STRUCTURE:BODY6
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY5
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.