Is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

2025 Lincoln Aviator

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2025 Lincoln Aviator
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:16.616Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 18
Recalls: 13
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2025: 18 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Forward collision avoidance

7 of 18 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

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I bought Lincoln Aviator 2025 Model. After 2 weeks my car started showing all the faulty error sign. To be specific with sign I have the following sign on : BSM, Cross traffic system fault, front camera fault, pre-collision alert.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-05

Also filed under Lane departure

Electrical system

5 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

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This has now occurred on 2021 Lincoln Aviator and then Mark McLarty Ford Lincoln tricked me into buying a second Lincoln 2025 Aviator claiming the problem was a one-off incident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15

Service brakes

5 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

3 of 18 total reports mention: seats.

Steering

2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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2025-01-29Power train, structure25V020000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge.

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2025-03-28Back over prevention24V801000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025.

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2025-04-11Power train25V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

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2025-05-21Structure25V316000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

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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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2025-09-29Structure25V407000 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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2025-10-07Visibility25V484000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

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2025-10-13Exterior lighting25V543000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary.

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2025-10-29Trailer hitches25V687000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2025-11-06Visibility25V730000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60.

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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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2026-04-13Back over prevention, electrical system26V165000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles.

Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection

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Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
Recall 25V020000 · Power train, structure
Recall 24V801000 · Back over prevention
Recall 25V164000 · Power train
Recall 25V316000 · Structure
Recall 25V393000 · Seats
Recall 25V407000 · Structure
Recall 25V484000 · Visibility
Recall 25V543000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 25V687000 · Trailer hitches
Recall 25V730000 · Visibility
Recall 26V159000 · Seat belts
Recall 26V165000 · Back over prevention, electrical system

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have?: 13 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.