The Lemon IndexLincoln Navigator recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Lincoln Navigator, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2020 Park outside
A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
4,632 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V628000
- Engine · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2021 Park outside
An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
66,221 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V346000
Every recall 65
9 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly without occupant input.
36,994 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V691000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2018–2021 New: most likely still open
The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
741,195 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V402000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2019 New: most likely still open
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
2,349 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V372000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2018–2022 New: most likely still open
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
419,967 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V344000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2026 · model years 2021–2023 New: most likely still open
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
422,613 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V204000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2026 · model years 2022–2025 New: most likely still open
The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping …
254,640 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V165000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2026 · model years 2022–2025 New: most likely still open
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
4,381,878 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V104000
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
1,195 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V831000
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- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
679 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V823000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2021–2022
The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
174,853 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V729000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2020 Park outside
A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
4,632 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V628000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2015–2017
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,456,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V572000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2025 · model year 2025
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
312,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V488000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2025 · model years 2021–2022
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
850,318 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V455000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2020–2021
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2025
The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
171 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V439000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2022
The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail.
48 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V403000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2018–2020
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
112,951 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V197000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2020
The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
556 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V346000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2022–2024
The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
273,789 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V314000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2022–2024
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2025 · model year 2015
The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
160,729 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V270000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2025 · model years 2017–2018
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
123,611 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V236000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2024 3.5L engines only
The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
4,356 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V198000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2022
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
10,952 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V132000
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2025 · model years 2015–2017
The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
35,328 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V091000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2024 · model year 2024 3.5L engines only
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
2,490 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V851000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2018–2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
27,678 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V852000
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2018–2020
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
77,574 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V099000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2018–2021
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
177,402 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V598000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2018–2023
The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints.
691,133 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V420000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2023 · model year 2023
The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V128000
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2015–2017
The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
198,482 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V648000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2022 · model year 2022
The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail.
965 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V455000
- Engine · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2021 Park outside
An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
66,221 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V346000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2020–2021
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
652,996 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V250000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
391,836 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V193000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2016–2017 3.5L engines only
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
195,864 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V150000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2021
The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash.
777 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V805000
- Seats · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2020
The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame.
2,620 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V366000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2020 · model year 2020
Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected.
25,081 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V262000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2019
The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
18 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V773000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
4,212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V076000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2018
The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
34,946 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V805000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 3.5L engines only
These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
5,645 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V392000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018
A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
142 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V213000
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2018
The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window.
361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V058000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2012
The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
153,581 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V248000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2012 · model year 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. …
10,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V190000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2012 · model year 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF…
569 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V034000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2009 · model year 2009
FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP S…
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Tires · recall issued Apr 2008 · model year 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 158 MY 2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) AND THE LIMO BUILDERS PACKAGE FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEH…
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2007–2008
FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2008 · model year 2007 5.4L engines only
FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES.
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Speed control · recall issued Sep 2005 · model years 2000–2002
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Tires · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2005 · model year 2000
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Mar 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your Navigator?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Lincoln Navigator have?
65 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 125.
Which Lincoln Navigator year has the most recalls?
The 2022, with 14 campaigns. 2020: 13, 2021: 12, 2018: 12.
What are most Lincoln Navigator recalls about?
Visibility: 8 of the 65 campaigns. Then electrical (7) and back over prevention (6).
What is the newest Lincoln Navigator recall?
Seats, filed Oct 2026 (NHTSA 26V691000): The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly without occupant input.
What is the biggest Lincoln Navigator recall?
NHTSA 26V104000 (electrical, Feb 2026) covers 4,381,878 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
How do I check if my Lincoln Navigator has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Lincoln dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Lincoln Navigator: problems and best years · All Lincoln recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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