How do I know if my Lincoln has a recall?

To know if your Lincoln 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 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Lincoln has an open recall?

If your Lincoln 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 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Lincoln 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.

Recalls

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258 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-011 · OEM 26S01

Engine Block Heater Short Circuits Leading To Fire Hazard

116,672 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Escape and 13 others

NHTSA 25V-862 · OEM 25C68

Seat Belt Retractors Not Properly Secured

780 Potential Units Affected

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Escape, 2026 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-823 · OEM 25SD4

Power Braking Assist Failure And Stopping Distance Extended

679 Potential Units Affected

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Ranger, 2025 Ford Bronco and 3 others

NHTSA 25V-831 · OEM 25C66

Reverse Lights Flicker And Lights Do Not Work As Needed

1,195 Potential Units Affected

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Lincoln Navigator

NHTSA 25V-827 · OEM 25SD5

Exterior Trim Detaches Causing Road Hazard

11,852 Potential Units Affected

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Lincoln MKT, 2017 Lincoln MKT and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-828 · OEM 25SD3

Cylinder Head Develops Oil Leak Causing Fire Hazard And Loss Of Power

6 Potential Units Affected

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Ford Maverick and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-730 · OEM 25C60

Windshield Has Bubbles Causing Distorted View

56,841 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2026 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair and 4 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Lincoln 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 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 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 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 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Lincoln 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 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 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 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, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Lincoln 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 Recalls

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There are 258 recalls that may affect your Lincoln.

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