CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Lincoln Aviator has 30 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (39 reports).
2020 Lincoln Aviator recalls
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs may have a switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats that can bind or stick.
Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway
The transmission park pawl, the part that locks the transmission in Park, may engage while the vehicle is still in motion.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs from model years 2020 through 2023 may have seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions that are not properly secured.
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape vehicles, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles, have a front windshield wiper motor that may fail.
Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View
The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Move While Driving
Certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a second-row easy-entry seat switch that may bind or stick.
Trim May Detach from Rear Doors, Creating Road Hazard
Certain 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have rear door window bars and C-pillar trim with insufficient adhesive bonding.
Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound Long Enough, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with a Revel Audio System were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
High-voltage battery cell defect can cause loss of power or fire
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrids with the 3.0L PHEV engine were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, 23V626.
Rearview Camera Image May Fail, Reducing Rear Visibility
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 model years, plus some 2021 to 2023 models, were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Loose Seat Belt Anchors Could Fail to Restrain Occupants
Some vehicles may have seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions that were not properly secured.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Rearview camera may flicker or distort, reducing rear visibility
Certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have a rearview camera image that flickers or becomes distorted.
Battery Cell Short Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure in these plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Rearview camera may not show image in reverse
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera where equipped, may fail to display an image when the vehicle is put in reverse.
360-Camera Can Fail, Blocking Rear View and Crash Risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators and Corsairs may fail, so the rearview camera image may not display.
Rearview camera image can fail, raising crash risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may fail to send video to the display, so the rearview camera image does not appear on screen.
Seat belt warning chime may stop too soon
On certain Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with a Revel Audio System, the seat belt warning chime for the driver may sound for less than 4 seconds when the vehicle is started and the driver's belt is not buckled.
Rearview camera may fail to display image, raising crash risk
Certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras may have a rearview camera whose video output fails, so the camera image does not appear on the display.
Wiring May Contact A/C Pulley, Creating Fire Risk
On certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator SUVs with 3.0L gasoline engines, the wire harness may not be secured properly.
Backup camera may show blank or distorted image
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have an image processing module that cannot send the video feed to the display.
Rear Suspension Bolts May Break, Causing Steering Loss
Some 2020 vehicles may have rear lower control arm bolts that were not heat-treated during manufacturing.
Washer Fluid Contaminated With Brake Fluid Can Block Vision
Some of these vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid.
Loose Engine Mount Can Cause Sudden Power Loss
The right-hand engine motor mount fasteners on certain vehicles may have been tightened incorrectly, and they can loosen over time.
Drive shaft may fracture, risking rollaway or fire
Certain vehicles with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the All Wheel Drive package may have a drive shaft that can fracture along its weld seam.
Loose Seat Fasteners May Affect Side Air Bags
Some front seat backs may have side air bag or seat back module fasteners that were not properly tightened during assembly.
Fuel Line Can Wear Through and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line can chafe over time through the plastic liquid fuel line, causing a fuel leak.
Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain manual front and rear seats in these vehicles may be missing a third pawl in the recliner mechanism, which is needed to keep the seatback strong.
Vehicle Can Roll Away and Gear Display May Be Disabled
Some 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may be missing the Manual Park Release (MPR) cover, so the MPR lever could be moved unintentionally and the vehicle could roll away.
Most common 2020 Lincoln Aviator problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
What owners report
2020 Lincoln Black Label Aviator with 70,000 miles. Around April 13, 2026, while driving, we received an error message indicating a steering wheel issue. We took it to the shop immediately to have the code checked. At that time, we were told the steering wheel had failed, and the car was inoperable. A week or so later, we were told Lincoln didn't have any parts to repair it and would need to build a new steering wheel. At the time, we were told it would take up to 6 weeks. We followed up after six weeks, only to be told Lincoln wouldn't build the steering wheel and could provide one in a completely different trim. The service consultant did not feel comfortable with the solution. As of today
Transmission died at 92000 miles. The car shifted to park while my wife was driving it. Shortly after the transmission started jerking in gears 1,2 and 7. Took it to the dealership and had to have the whole transmission replaced at about $7200. A transmission should last more than 92000 miles and should never shift to park while driving.
Transmission started shifting hard when going from 1-2, up and down shifting. Sometimes there is a grinding sound and then a very hard shift into 2nd gear. 1 time it would not shift at all after coming to a stop. Diagnosed by Ford as bad A clutch and needing to be replaced.
My car slammed into park while I was driving on the highway and now is in limp mode only going into neutral and I am stranded without a vehicle. The Lincoln dealership wants to charge me 1500 to diagnose it but thatâs the problem.
I am filing this complaint regarding the recurring infotainment screen failure on my 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The center display repeatedly goes completely black while driving or when using Apple CarPlay. When this occurs, I lose the backup camera, navigation, audio, climate controls, and other vehicle functions. The loss of the backup camera creates a serious safety hazard when reversing. The vehicle has been taken to an authorized Lincoln dealership numerous times for this same issue. The dealership has performed software updates, module programming, module replacement, diagnostics, and recall-related repairs. Despite these repeated repair attempts, the defect remains unresolved. I was infor
2020 Lincoln Aviator questions
Does the 2020 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator: Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk; Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway; Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash; Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (39), Unknown Or Other (24), Power Train (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Lincoln Aviator has been fixed?
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