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2026 Lincoln Aviator

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Seats

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 79,579 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V470000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Seats

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

The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 387,911 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V451000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 55 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V202000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 561 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V159000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

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

The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 56,841 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V730000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Trailer hitches

While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach.

The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,412 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V687000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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