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2021 Lincoln Aviator recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2021 Lincoln Aviator, newest first.

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28 recalls on record for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent was on July 14, 2026. Owners also sent NHTSA 40 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: back over prevention (9), seat belts (4), electrical system (3), seats (2), visibility (2), air bags (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Lincoln or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

40 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries.

  • Electrical System12recall on record
  • Engine6recall on record
  • Unknown Or Other6
  • Visibility/Wiper5
  • Power Train4recall on record
  • Seats4recall on record

I have a Lincoln Aviator 2021 that has had at least 6 recalls. I love Lincoln’s but this is ridiculous. I have 3 open right now with no remedy available. The first notice came to me March 2026. I haul grandkids a lot…

Oct. 5, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper

My vehicle is a hybrid and repeatedly gets high voltage battery warnings when the electric battery shows zero miles when idling. Four times it has shown pull over safely messages and high voltage battery warnings and…

June 24, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

Recent recalls

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July 14, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: 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.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

June 24, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150 and others: Automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 17, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: 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.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Motor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

More 2021 Lincoln Aviator recalls

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