2022 Lincoln Aviator Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

21 safety recalls on file

The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 21 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).

21Recalls
49Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2022 Lincoln Aviator recalls

Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk

Recall 26V451Jul 14, 2026387,911 vehicles affected

Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs may have a switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats that can bind or stick.

Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash

Recall 26V159Mar 17, 2026561 vehicles affected

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

Recall 26V117Mar 3, 2026604,533 vehicles affected

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

Recall 26V123Mar 3, 2026889,950 vehicles affected

The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.

Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving

Recall 25V455Jul 7, 2025850,318 vehicles affected

The low-pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving.

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image

Recall 25V442Jun 27, 2025200,237 vehicles affected

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

Recall 25V393Jun 13, 2025304,662 vehicles affected

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

Recall 25V407Jun 13, 2025132,914 vehicles affected

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

Recall 25V338May 23, 20254,442 vehicles affected

Certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with a Revel Audio System were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.

Rearview Camera Image May Fail, Reducing Rear Visibility

Recall 25V159Mar 14, 202549,399 vehicles affected

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.

Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard

Recall 24V852Nov 8, 202427,678 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.

Engine Valves May Break, Causing Loss of Drive Power

Recall 24V635Aug 23, 202490,736 vehicles affected

Certain 2021-2022 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine may have engine intake valves that break while driving.

Rearview camera may flicker or distort, reducing rear visibility

Recall 24V368May 24, 2024109,283 vehicles affected

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

Recall 23V626Sep 8, 20232,954 vehicles affected

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

Recall 23V598Aug 25, 2023177,402 vehicles affected

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

Recall 23V342May 12, 2023442,973 vehicles affected

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

Recall 23V022Jan 23, 2023382,759 vehicles affected

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

Recall 22V953Dec 23, 2022101,001 vehicles affected

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.

Engine rails may detach or weaken crash protection

Recall 22V454Jun 24, 2022776 vehicles affected

The engine rails on certain 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated.

Front Head Restraint Cushion May Detach in Crash

Recall 22V247Apr 14, 2022933 vehicles affected

The power head restraint cushion on the front driver and passenger seats may detach from the head restraint assembly when it is adjusted to the full forward position.

Fuel Filler Tube May Detach in Crash, Risking Fire

Recall 22V088Feb 16, 202218,366 vehicles affected

The fuel filler tube on certain vehicles may detach during a crash.

Most common 2022 Lincoln Aviator problems

Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System9
Structure9
Back Over Prevention8
Unknown Or Other6
Engine6
Visibility/Wiper6
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel/Propulsion System4

What owners report

2026-10-26, Exterior Lighting
Drivers side seat controls (drivers side door), light which illuminates controls, started flickering incontrollably at +/- 33,000 miles, causing significant distraction to the driver as is within drivers' peripheral vision, during nightime driving. Reported to dealership McDavid Lincoln Frisco, states there is a failure in the seat control unit, causing the light flicker, and recommended a replacement of the whole seat control unit. 10/23/26, Repair has not yet been authorised, as vehicle is just out of the 4 year warranty period.
2026-10-22, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
2026-10-21, Structure
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle after an extended road trip, the contact noticed that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear doors window bars and C-pillar trims had detached. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V407000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
2026-10-19, Electrical System
My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes. When the vehicle is unlocked, the front and rear lights remain illuminated even though the vehicle is turned off and the keys are not in or near it. The battery was tested twice after the vehicle had been at rest before I brought it to the dealership. The dealership subsequently replaced the battery for approximately $350, stating that this would likely resolve the symptoms. The dealership then performed a $250 diagnostic and advised that the rear passenger door latch had failed and the overhead front light console was shorted and needed replacement. I am concerned
2026-09-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced excessive fuel consumption and reduced power, hesitation and jerking while accelerating. Additionally, while turning left, the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor while driving at high speeds. The contact associated the failure with the wheels, and the vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer where it was purchased and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact was advised that the failure might be associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, a local

2022 Lincoln Aviator questions

Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator: Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk; Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash; Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View; Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Structure (9), Back Over Prevention (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Lincoln Aviator has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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