How do I know if my Lincoln Aviator has a recall?

To know if your Lincoln Aviator has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Lincoln Aviator VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Lincoln Aviator has an open recall?

If your Lincoln Aviator is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Lincoln Aviator does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Lincoln Aviator are taken care of by Lincoln at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Lincoln Aviator Recalls

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Lincoln Aviator

44 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Explorer and 4 others

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Explorer and 4 others

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Transit Connect and 77 others

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2022 Lincoln Aviator and 6 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and 10 others

A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Lincoln Aviator is affected by a new safety recall, Lincoln will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Lincoln Aviator has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Lincoln Aviator for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Lincoln Aviator is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Lincoln Aviator for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Lincoln Aviator for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Lincoln Aviator will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Lincoln Aviator by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Lincoln Aviator that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Lincoln Aviator, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Lincoln Aviator VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Lincoln Aviator

44 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Explorer and 4 others

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Explorer and 4 others

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Transit Connect and 77 others

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2022 Lincoln Aviator and 6 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and 10 others

A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

Lincoln Aviator

44 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-730 · OEM 25C60

Windshield Has Bubbles Causing Distorted View

56,841 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-687 · OEM 25SA3

Trailer Hitch Fasteners Become Loose

1,412 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-543 · OEM 25C42

Trailer Tail Lights Do Not Illuminate

213,121 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-442 · OEM 25S72

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display

200,237 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-338 · OEM 25C18

Seat Belt Chime Does Not Sound Long Enough

4,442 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-393 · OEM 25S67

Second Row Seats Fold Slide Unlatch While Driving

304,662 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-316 · OEM 25S43

Front Subframe Fasteners Loose

206 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my Lincoln Aviator has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my Lincoln Aviator has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Lincoln Aviator Recalls

There are 44 recalls that may affect your Lincoln Aviator.

Lincoln Aviator

44 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-730 · OEM 25C60

Windshield Has Bubbles Causing Distorted View

56,841 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-687 · OEM 25SA3

Trailer Hitch Fasteners Become Loose

1,412 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-543 · OEM 25C42

Trailer Tail Lights Do Not Illuminate

213,121 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-442 · OEM 25S72

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display

200,237 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-338 · OEM 25C18

Seat Belt Chime Does Not Sound Long Enough

4,442 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-393 · OEM 25S67

Second Row Seats Fold Slide Unlatch While Driving

304,662 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 25V-316 · OEM 25S43

Front Subframe Fasteners Loose

206 Potential Units Affected