Complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Aviator peaked in 2024, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
SUV, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 25, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-451 | Jul 14, 2026 | Switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly | Seats | 387,911 | Part replacement |
| 26V-159 | Mar 17, 2026 | Seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured | Seat belts | 561 | Part replacement |
| 26V-123 | Mar 3, 2026 | Image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse | Back-over prevention | 889,950 | Software update |
| 25V-687 | Oct 10, 2025 | Trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose | Trailer hitches | 1,412 | Part replacement |
| 25V-407 | Jun 13, 2025 | Rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle | Structure | 132,914 | Part replacement |
| 25V-393 | Jun 13, 2025 | Switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving | Seats | 304,662 | Part replacement |
| 24V-852 | Nov 8, 2024 | Air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard | Equipment | 27,678 | Label or owner notice |
| 24V-368 | May 24, 2024 | Accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview… | Back-over prevention | 109,283 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The infotainment screen goes black on multiple occasions.
NHTSA complaint 11766454The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a detached adaptive valve. The contact was informed that the adaptive valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the adaptive valve had detached. The contact was informed that the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the adaptive valve was not replaceable as a separate part. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
NHTSA complaint 11755880In addition to the recall for the C-pillar appliques and window division bars (NHTSA ID Number: 25V407000), the chrome trim piece directly below the window also suffers from insufficient adhesive bonding. See the photo below. It came lose while driving at high speeds.
NHTSA complaint 11700095Problem: 2024 Lincoln Aviator has electronic door release switches on all four doors (both front and rear). If an emergency occurs and: •The driver’s door is blocked or jammed •Electrical systems fail (e.g., due to a crash, battery failure, fire, or water submersion) Then all four doors can simultaneously become inoperable, trapping all passengers besides the driver inside, as there is NO mechanical backup to manually release the front passenger door or both rear doors. This puts all the 2nd and 3rd row occupants and the front seat passenger in grave danger is access to the driver door is blocked or limited for any reason. ONLY THE DRIVER’s door has an emergency manual release latch. There is NO MANUAL RELEASE ON PASSENGER SIDE or for rear doors in this 3 row SUV. ⸻ ⚠️ Why This Is Dangerous: •Passengers, especially in the rear seats, may be unable to exit the vehicle. •First responders may not be able to open the doors quickly. •This could lead to injury or death in fire, submersion, or crash scenarios.
NHTSA complaint 11663950The headlight control switch emits high pitch noise.When you toggle the switch To go between the different Segments of the headlight switch. I've brought it to the dealer and the tech was able to determine where the noise Was coming from. I had advised them.I had disconnected the battery prior and made the noise go away.So that's what they did and now they say it's a non issue cause the noise went away. I have a video demonstrating the issue with the switch.I'm afraid of an issue of fire. It's been. To the dealership twice now, for this issue and it still has not been resolved.I've spoke to corporate Lincoln in regards to the issue.And it's supposed to be escalated.But i'm getting ghosted by everyone at this time. This issue started in the first week of my ownership.It was worse than that point in time.It was so bad.I was unable to drive the car because it was giving me such severe migraine headaches because of the pitch of the noise. The noise when present is very distracting when you are trying to operate the vehicle safely.
NHTSA complaint 11617802I took my new car through the car wash I notice water go in the car some how and I could hear this gargling I thought it was coming from the A pilar. I also notice this when it rainned would do the same thing. I took it in to the dealership and they told that it was the drain lines from the moon roof. two week later it rained again and took my car and could hear that same noise that water was in the car. I have called the dealership again to get back in so see what is causing this
NHTSA complaint 11601437The vehicle was already in for service once for this issue and is going back a second time the rear camera when backing up randomly starts to flicker and go crazy, and sometimes blanking out. The first fix replaced the camera to no avail. It seems to happen randomly, but about 50% of the time. I have video of the rear backup camera going crazy.
NHTSA complaint 11585125Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.