Model year

2024 Lincoln Aviator

SUV, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 25, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year81.85M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Below the median 2024 suv
Severity index0.02024 suvs average 7.6
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

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.

01232024320252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

29% of complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Aviator name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Engine and cooling
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2024 Lincoln Aviator

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Aviator
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-451Jul 14, 2026Switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedlySeats387,911Part replacement
26V-159Mar 17, 2026Seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly securedSeat belts561Part replacement
26V-123Mar 3, 2026Image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverseBack-over prevention889,950Software update
25V-687Oct 10, 2025Trailer hitch assembly bolts may be looseTrailer hitches1,412Part replacement
25V-407Jun 13, 2025Rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicleStructure132,914Part replacement
25V-393Jun 13, 2025Switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while drivingSeats304,662Part replacement
24V-852Nov 8, 2024Air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboardEquipment27,678Label or owner notice
24V-368May 24, 2024Accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview…Back-over prevention109,283Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2024 Lincoln Aviator

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.

  1. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Sep 23, 2026Shelby Township, MIUnknown or other

    The infotainment screen goes black on multiple occasions.

    NHTSA complaint 11766454
  2. Filed Aug 10, 2026Failure Jul 17, 202662,000 milesBrooklyn, NYExhaust system

    The 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 11755880
  3. Filed Nov 18, 2025Failure Jul 15, 2025Chicago, ILBody

    In 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 11700095
  4. Filed May 30, 2025Failure May 27, 2025Boca Raton, FLUnknown or other

    Problem: 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 11663950
  5. Filed Oct 3, 2024Failure Jun 12, 2024Taylorsville, KYElectrical system

    The 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 11617802
  6. Filed Jul 12, 2024Failure Jun 12, 2024Vermilion, OHUnknown or other

    I 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 11601437
  7. Filed Apr 25, 2024Failure Apr 10, 2024Chesterfield, MIElectrical system, Unknown or other

    The 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 11585125
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

52 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 26E04 Jul 9, 2026 · Emissions
    NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update
  • SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope…
  • SSM 54902 Jun 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. Worksh…
  • SSM 54827 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front drive halfshaft inner/outer CV joint boot for various reasons. If Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04 > Diagnosis and Testing leads to CV joint boot r…
  • SSM 54774 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2024-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message center and poor air conditioning (A/C) performance from the engine cooling fa…
  • SSM 54720 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be acc…
  • 25N17 Mar 25, 2026 · Other
    Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
  • SSM 54655 Mar 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers (but not all speakers). This may be due to other components located near the suspe…
  • SSM 54589 Feb 17, 2026 · Other
    Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to …
  • SSM 54614 Feb 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0/3.3L engine may require various repairs associated with the fuel tank and/or fuel pump and sender unit. Works…
  • SSM 54592 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmi…
  • SSM 54555 Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2022-Corsair, 2021-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2024 Navigator/Aviator, and 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with phone-as-a-key may exhibit various phone-as-a-key concerns with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B1589:3…
  • TCU-25.2.8.5 Aviator Jan 23, 2026 · Over The Air
    "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
  • 25L02 Dec 2, 2025 · Other
    Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
  • SSM 54313 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also b…
  • SSM 54137 Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. In…
  • SSM 54116 Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera operation. This may be due to interference fro…
  • SSM 53973 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be perform…
  • SSM 53764 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various co…
  • SSM 53759 May 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligne…
  • SSM 53688 Apr 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2024-2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a drive malfunction and/or suspension fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1041 and U2100 stored in the suspension control module A…
  • SSM 53638 Apr 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligne…
  • SSM 53519 Mar 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the left turbocharger oil supply tube due to various concerns.
  • SSM 53373 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with auto air refresh option (minor feature code G1DAG) may exhibit a buzzing/clicking/humming/ticking sound from the overhead console (OHC) and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24AE in the heating ventilation and a…
  • SSM 53336 Jan 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or …
  • SSM 53305 Jan 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
  • SSM 53174 Nov 27, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement d…
  • TSB 24-2331 Oct 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2018-2024 F150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retainin…
  • SSM 53070 Oct 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.
  • SSM 53040 Oct 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. …
  • SSM 52925 Sep 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair, 2021-2024 F-150/Bronco, 2023-2024 F-Super Duty, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may experience the overhead console sunglass bin cannot be locked in a closed position.
  • SSM 52917 Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition.
  • SSM 52896 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or …
  • SSM 52832 Aug 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2024-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message center and poor air conditioning (A/C) performance from the engine cooling fa…
  • SSM 52826 Aug 27, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Aviator vehicles equipped with a head-up display (HUD) may exhibit a condition where the display does not allow the projection height to be adjusted.
  • SSM 52820 Aug 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (TCU) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
  • SSM 52722 Jul 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt (pop-up) on the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate…
  • SSM 52704 Jul 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/respo…
  • SSM 52675 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System, or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/response fr…
  • TSB 24-2182 Jun 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Transit Connect, 2019-2023 Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, …
  • SSM 52503 May 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2023-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or …
  • SSM 52482 Apr 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Diagnosis should include checking the fuel pump monito…
  • SSM 52410 Apr 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or later, select the d…
  • SSM 52373 Mar 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Aviator vehicles equipped with auto air refresh option (minor feature code G1DAG) may exhibit a buzzing/clicking/humming/ticking sound from the OHC and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24AE in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HV…
  • SSM 52348 Mar 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicle key fobs are shipped from the factory zip tied together. If the vehicle does not come with the key fob pairs zip tied together at transport delivery to the dealership, validate that both key fobs work. If both key fobs do not w…
  • SSM 52335 Mar 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for …
  • SSM 52314 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking…
  • TSB 24-2044 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article supersedes TSB 23-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year. Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this c…
  • TSB 24-2043 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article supersedes TSB 23-2208 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caus…
  • SSM 52269 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2022-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022, 2022-2024 Escape vehicles built on or after 01-Jun-2022 and 2022 Corsair vehicles built on or after 01-Jun-2022 are no …
  • SSM 52264 Feb 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Aviator vehicles may exhibit concerns that reqiure loadspace trim panel vent register replacement. The vent register is now available separately (service base part number 19893). It is no longer necessary to replace the entire loadspace trim …
  • SSM 52189 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise while activating turn signals and streaming audio over Bluetooth. Customers may describe static heard during a Bluetooth phone call or a door speaker buzz…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.