With 4 recalls and 11 complaints, the 2025 Lincoln Navigator rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V4880002025-25-07

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. 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.

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V8230002025-01-12

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

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25V4390002025-27-06

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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25V8310002025-01-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator's biggest weak point? STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES. It leads 11 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes1

02Visibility1

03Unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper1

04Forward Collision Avoidance1

05Unknown Or Other1

11 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Navigator Fuel Economy

17mpg combined

15city

22hwy

$3,950/yr

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator delivers 17 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Navigator 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2025 Lincoln Navigator

31States

35%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (17%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

69217%

FLFlorida

43110%

MIMichigan

3358%

OKOklahoma

2626%

GAGeorgia

1704%

CACalifornia

1554%

ILIllinois

1474%

MOMissouri

1454%

NYNew York

1444%

MNMinnesota

1393%

TNTennessee

1293%

NJNew Jersey

1263%

PAPennsylvania

1183%

COColorado

922%

DCWashington DC

842%

OHOhio

802%

NCNorth Carolina

712%

KYKentucky

682%

DE52

AZ51

MS49

IA48

NV48

OR47

AR45

WA45

MD40

WI39

AL36

UT35

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator a good car to buy?

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering,vehicle speed control,service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. 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 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

EPA rates the 2025 Lincoln Navigator at 17 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, based on 11 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.