Model year
2026 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SEATS (2), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 111 complaints
- 2004 81 complaints
- 2005 51 complaints
- 2020 110 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 7 complaints
- 2025 18 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V470000 · Jul 21, 2026
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
26V451000 · Jul 14, 2026
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
26V202000 · Mar 31, 2026
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
26V159000 · Mar 17, 2026
SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
25V730000 · Oct 24, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
25V687000 · Oct 10, 2025
TRAILER HITCHES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAS SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | — |
| GAS SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator RWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Aviator AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Lincoln Aviator at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.