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Model year

2026 Lincoln Navigator

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (63)
Recall campaigns covering this model year24.38M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2026 Lincoln Navigator by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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

Complaints by component

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

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2026 Lincoln Navigator

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 2026 Lincoln Navigator
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-120Mar 3, 2026Obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while drivingSeats1,189Software update
26V-104Feb 20, 2026When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn…Electrical system4,381,878Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2026 Lincoln Navigator

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    63 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • DDM-PDM-26.21.7 Exped&Nav Sep 25, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state
    • DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav Sep 29, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
    • TSB 26-2358 V2 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces back when using the one-touch close func…
    • SSM 55208 Sep 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a Self-Test. This DTC sets due to an int…
    • SSM 55198 Sep 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a condition where the second-row seat does not return to the latched position (under power) after pressing the power return button (located on the out…
    • SSM 55194 Sep 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E, 2025-2026 Navigator and 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) software. To correct the condition, download and run the "BCM - Programmab…
    • RCM-26.AD Expedition&Navi Sep 22, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Restraints Control Module update to implement robust power-on reset logic.
    • IPMA-26.11.0 Exped&Nav Sep 16, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Image Processing Module A update to the latest software level
    • SSM 55131 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when traveling in a "Blue Zone". Speed sign recog…
    • SSM 55100 Aug 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W7…
    • SSM 55116 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Nautilus built on or after 17-Feb…
    • BLEM-26.18.0 Exped&Nav Aug 26, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Bluetooth Low Energy Module
    • SSM 55071 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when traveling in a "Blue Zone". Speed sign recognition ma…
    • TSB 26-2358 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces back when using the one-touch close func…
    • BCM-26.7.1 Exped & Nav Jul 17, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Minor bug fixes
    • SCMJ-26.9.1.AL Expe & Nav Jul 22, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Seat Control Module waking up the bus at cold temperatures
    • TCU-26.2.11.5 Exped & Nav Jul 27, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Telematics Control Unit's Wi-Fi not powering down properly when when the vehicle goes to sleep
    • RCM-26.4.2.1 Exped & Nav Jul 30, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Restraints Control Module update to enhance system status monitoring
    • PHX-26.2.0.8 Exped & Nav Jul 30, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Minor infotainment system enhancements
    • SSM 55051 Jul 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a "Seat cannot lock, Do not use" warning message for second row seats without any relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. The second row seat…
    • 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…
    • RGTM-26.CB Exped&Nav Jul 17, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Addresses false obstruction detections by the power liftgate
    • ECG-26.2.11.5 Exped&Nav Jul 15, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: - Updates the connectivity settings to remove an outdated ePrivacy sub-menu, ensuring all displayed options are active and relevant."
    • SSM 55037 Jul 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2018-2024 Expedition and 2018-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment system/Lincoln Play may experience various system concerns. Rear seat entertainment systems are not on a controller area network (CAN) and are not supported b…
    • SSM 55005 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with power running boards do not deploy the running boards in auto mode when the easy entry/exit setting for "Approach Detection" is toggled on. This is a change from prior models. Currently, easy entry/exit …
    • DSMC-26.15.1 Navigator Jun 17, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Enhanced Driver State Monitoring Camera performance to reduce excessive "Watch the road" warnings
    • 26U03 Jun 15, 2026 · Other
      Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Update Prior to Sale 26U03 Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles Driver Door Module and Passenger Door Module Software Update
    • 26B10 Jun 30, 2026 · Other
      Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F-150, 2026 Model Year Mustang, Navigator, and 2026-2027 Model Year Expedition Vehicles Accelerator Pedal Inspection and Replacement
    • SSM 54969 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B14E4:55 stored in the body control module (BCM). The rear turn signals may also flash solid rather than sweeping from inside out when activated. This may be due to replacement of the …
    • SSM 54910 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a condition where a front window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces back when using the one-touch close func…
    • SSM 54888 Jun 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 10-Mar-2026 and equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically folding in or out at times, while the driver side mirror automatic…
    • TSB 26-2263 May 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Som…
    • TCU-26.2.11.4 Navigator May 28, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Addresses Key off load battery usage caused by the Telematics Control Unit Wi-Fi not going to sleep when the vehicle is turned off
    • ECG-26.2.11.4 Navigator May 28, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring
    • SSM 54796 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0238 stored in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due to a conce…
    • SSM 54878 May 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processi…
    • SSM 54826 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a condition where a front window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces back when using the one-touch close func…
    • SSM 54819 May 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a condition where the second-row seat does not return to the latched position (under power) after pressing the power return button (located on the out…
    • TSB 26-2185 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations f…
    • SSM 54810 May 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processi…
    • SSM 54800 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent inoperative remote start feature using either the key fobs or the Ford/Lincoln App. This may be due to the software in the body control module (BCM). After re…
    • PDM -26.21.5 Navigator Apr 17, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature
    • DDM-26.21.5 Navigator Apr 13, 2026 · Over The Air
      Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature
    • SSM 54763 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built without lane departure warning (built with minor feature code HLEAA) and 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 26-Mar-2026 may exhibit a clicking or creaking type noise when turning the steerin…
    • TSB 26-2147 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition with a discharged battery in cold weather conditions (below 32°F Ý0°C¨). Once this condition occurs, the battery draw will remain constant every time the igni…
    • TSB 26-2178 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit one or both sides of the front bumper lower cover becoming detached. This may be due to a lack of retention of the front bumper fasteners.
    • TSB 26-2171 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to replace the output planetary carrier assembly *Added 2023-2024 model year vehicles Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the follow…
    • SSM 54751 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module and di…
    • TRM-26.A04 Navigator Apr 7, 2026 · Over The Air
      26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
    • SSM 54740 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may not have the ability to deactivate the auto-fold mirror operation from the menu located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center. This may be due to the softwar…
    • SSM 54733 Apr 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/F-150/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a "Check Brake System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0563 stored in…
    • SSM 54719 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 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. When r…
    • SSM 54711 Apr 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience a second row armrest pin that is loose or broken. Engineering is aware of this condition and is investigating a service solution that will enhance the strength of the arm rest support structure and…
    • TSB 26-2023 Apr 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some vehicles listed in the Model section above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2418:72 and/or P2450 stored in the PCM. This may be due to improperly connected evaporative emission line conne…
    • SSM 54674 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 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. The W…
    • DSM-26.5.71.DC Navigator Mar 24, 2026 · Over The Air
      26-OTA DSM-26.5.71.DC Navigator
    • SSM 54613 Feb 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit misalignment of the 3rd row power folding seats when in the full upright position after performing a reset for an obstruction event. This may be due to the software in the power fold seat module (PFSM…
    • SSM 54591 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module. Remove…
    • 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 54583 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some 2025-2026 Nautilus/Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank/white Google map screen, inoperative live traffic data, inoperative voice assistant, the inability to sign …
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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