The 2026 Lincoln Aviator's low safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6870002025-10-10

TRAILER HITCHES

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

While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

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26V4510002026-14-07

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

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

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26V4700002026-21-07

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Lincoln Aviator Fuel Economy

20–21mpg combined

17-18city

25hwy

$3,200-$3,400/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Aviator RWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Aviator AWD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

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

17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2026 Lincoln Aviator

32States

35%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

67714%

FLFlorida

54212%

MIMichigan

4259%

ILIllinois

2415%

GAGeorgia

2395%

PAPennsylvania

1884%

MNMinnesota

1784%

CACalifornia

1764%

MOMissouri

1704%

NYNew York

1643%

OKOklahoma

1493%

TNTennessee

1393%

NJNew Jersey

1243%

DCWashington DC

1062%

NCNorth Carolina

1022%

DEDelaware

972%

COColorado

912%

OHOhio

872%

AZArizona

762%

MD69

NV56

WI55

IA47

KY47

WA43

IN38

VA37

AR34

AL33

MT28

OR28

MS25

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

2026 Lincoln Aviator Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 Lincoln Aviator a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 Lincoln Aviator. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Lincoln Aviator?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator?

You'll get between 20 and 21 MPG combined from the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.