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Model year 2026 · Lincoln

2026 Lincoln Aviator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AVIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V470000July 21, 2026Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
26V451000July 14, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
26V202000March 31, 2026Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor
26V159000March 17, 2026Seat Belts
25V730000October 24, 2025Visibility › Windshield
25V687000October 10, 2025Trailer Hitches

Systems involved: Seats (2) · Visibility (2) · Seat Belts (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V470000Manufacturer no. 26S53

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA
July 21, 2026
Owner notification
September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76,748 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V470000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V451000Manufacturer no. 26S52

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 14, 2026
Owner notification
August 21, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
387,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V451000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V202000Manufacturer no. 26S22

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2026
Owner notification
April 10, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
55 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator
October 20, 2025 – December 18, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V202000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V159000Manufacturer no. 26C18

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Owner notification
March 30, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
561 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator
Not reported – February 12, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V159000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V730000Manufacturer no. 25C60

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2025
Owner notification
November 6, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56,841 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator
Not reported – September 5, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V730000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V687000Manufacturer no. 25SA3

Trailer Hitches

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
October 29, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,412 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Safety risk

While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V687000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.