The 2022 Lincoln Aviator's elevated safety profile includes 8 recall campaigns and 41 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V0880002022-16-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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22V4540002022-24-06

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V6260002023-08-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

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25V3930002025-13-06

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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.

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

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22V2470002022-14-04

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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.

A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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23V5980002023-25-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V3680002024-24-05

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.

A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V4070002025-13-06

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has accumulated 41 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with structure leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Structure6

02Back Over Prevention4

03Unknown Or Other3

04Visibility/wiper2

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System2

41 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Aviator Fuel Economy

20–23mpg combined

17-22city

24-26hwy

$1,900-$2,200/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2022 Lincoln Aviator ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Aviator PHEV AWD - Automatic (S10)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

22 city25 hwy~$1,900/yr8/10 Clean

Aviator RWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Aviator AWD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Lincoln Aviator

33States

34%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

67514%

MIMichigan

49510%

FLFlorida

49510%

ILIllinois

2555%

PAPennsylvania

2545%

GAGeorgia

2124%

MOMissouri

2094%

CACalifornia

1874%

NYNew York

1713%

MNMinnesota

1693%

TNTennessee

1443%

DCWashington DC

1403%

NJNew Jersey

1373%

OHOhio

1333%

DEDelaware

1222%

NCNorth Carolina

1092%

MD103

CO98

WI80

OK80

AZ60

IA55

AR51

NV51

IN50

KS44

KY38

AL37

VA36

WA36

MS29

OR27

UT25

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 Lincoln Aviator?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator a good car to buy?

The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 8 recalls on record. There are 8 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is structure, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?

There are 8 documented recalls for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $342 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?

STRUCTURE is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, based on 41 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.