2022 Lincoln Aviator

▲ Better than typical
2022 Lincoln Aviator
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:45.929Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
46
Recalls
21

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 111 complaints 2003 2004: 81 complaints 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2020: 110 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 46 complaints 2022 46 2023: 24 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2003: 111 complaints 2003 2004: 81 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2020: 110 complaints 2020 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 46 complaints 2022 46 2023: 24 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2003: 111 complaints 2003 2004: 81 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2020: 110 complaints 2020 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 46 complaints 2022 46 2023: 24 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2022: 46 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003111
200481
200551
2020110
202140
202246
202324
20247
202518
20263
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

20% · 9 reports
INJURY
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My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19

Door ajar notification continues to illuminate when all doors are secure. First incident happened on 1/25/2022. Was sent in for repair and returned on 2/2/2022.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-14

Structure

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Back over prevention

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rearview system braking and camera.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-19

Visibility/wiper

13% · 6 reports

Engine

13% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

21 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2022-04-04Fuel system, gasoline22V088000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.

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    2022-07-29Seats22V247000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022.

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    2022-08-22Engine, structure22V454000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback.

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    2023-02-07Seat belts22V953000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.

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    2023-02-13Back over prevention23V022000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023.

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    2023-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 2024-10-31 Loss of Motive Power
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    2023-11-10Back over prevention23V342000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23.

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    2023-11-20Back over prevention23V598000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners.

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    2024-04-08Electrical system23V626000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024.

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    2024-10-23Back over prevention24V368000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge.

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    2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

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    2025-04-25Back over prevention25V159000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.

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    2025-07-03Engine and engine cooling24V635000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

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    2025-07-03Seat belts25V338000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.

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    2025-08-07Seats25V393000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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    2025-09-29Structure25V407000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.

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    2026-03-30Seat belts26V159000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-06-23Back over prevention26V123000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11.

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    2026-07-14Seats26V451000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileVisibility26V117000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V117000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 22V247000 · Seats
  • Recall 22V454000 · Engine, structure
  • Recall 22V953000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V022000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V342000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V598000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V626000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V368000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V159000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V635000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V338000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 25V393000 · Seats
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V407000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V159000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 26V123000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V451000 · Seats

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Lincoln Aviator is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have?
21 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.