Problems · NHTSA complaints
2022 Lincoln Aviator problems
Owners filed 49 complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator with NHTSA between Mar 2022 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is structure (9).
Complaints
49
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Structure9
- Electrical system9
- Back over prevention8
- Fuel system, gasoline6
- Visibility/wiper6
- Engine6
- Exterior lighting4
- Seats4
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Air bags3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Lane departure2
- Service brakes2
- Power train2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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14
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Structure
9 reports2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle after an extended road trip, the contact noticed that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear doors window bars and C-pillar trims had detached. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V407000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.”
Electrical system
9 reports1 related recall
“My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes. When the vehicle is unlocked, the front and rear lights remain illuminated even though the vehicle is turned off and the keys are not in or near it. The battery was tested twice after the vehicle had been at rest before I brought it to the dealership. The dealership subsequently replaced the battery for approximately $350, stating that this would likely resolve the symptoms. The dealership then performed a $250 diagnostic and advised that the rear passenger door latch had failed and the overhead front light console was shorted and needed replacement. I am concerned about the unexplained lighting and electrical malfunctions, repeated alarm activation, and resulting battery depletion and starting reliability. I have also experienced intermittent difficulty starting the vehicle, unusually shrill startup warning sounds, and failure of the normal startup display to appear. I do not know whether these symptoms share the same underlying cause. I have seen numerous reports from other Lincoln owners on Reddit describing rear passenger door latch…”
Back over prevention
8 reports1 crash7 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that the back over camera and alarm system would fail intermittently, and the park aid stopped message would display on the vehicle. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the remedy for 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) would not be available till Q2 OF 2026, and they were unsure of when the remedy for 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) would be available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failure was approximately 57,000.”
Fuel system, gasoline
6 reports2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.”
Visibility/wiper
6 reports
“THIS REQUIRES A RECALL ASAP. Dealers are well aware of this problem as is Lincoln CHQ but Lincoln refuses to address it. Rear camera cannot differentiate between steady rain & an object which then causes car to engage the collision avoidance system which then prevents ability to drive in reverse gear. There have been many rearview camera recalls on this car & each has made things worse. The ONLY way I can drive car in reverse (in rain) is to TURN OFF collision avoidance system (insane). Having to turn off this safety feature when it’s needed the most (in rain) is VERY dangerous. I tapped a person backing out of a parking spot. He was walking in blind spot, couldn’t see him on rearview camera, parking sensor alerts failed, collision avoidance was off because I can’t drive in reverse in rain. Thank God he wasn’t injured. BEGGING NHTSA TO FORCE A RECALL BEFORE A HUMAN GETS RUN OVER.”
Engine
6 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and entering the on-ramp, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.