2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
6 recalls — 21 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
26V165000 Mar 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assis... Read more
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners... Read more
26V104000 Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose... Read more
Consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identificati... Read more
25V823000 Dec 1, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
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 p... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became search... Read more
25V831000 Dec 1, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 requireme... Read more
Consequence
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTS... Read more
25V488000 Jul 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 p... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
25V439000 Jun 27, 2025
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the ... Read more
STEERING
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the p... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? MULTIPLE DRIVER AID FUNCATIONS IN-OP. DRIVER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK, DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE ANY LOCKS, PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR WILL NOT MOVE, SEAT MEMORY WILL NOT... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lane assist feature caused the vehicle to switch lanes independently without a cause and the front collision avoidance system was inoperative while activated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ES 350 Issue Description: The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and becoming sticky, causing a reflective glare on the windshield during daylight driving. This significantly impacts visibility and creates a potential safety hazard. The condition worsens with heat and sun expos... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 22, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
Driving vehicle at 73mph on I-75 in GA Northbound. Front panel of moon/sun-roof exploded/shattered with no indication of impact causing the failure. Loud bang followed by safety glass falling into cabin. Vehicle had lincoln-approved/dealer roof-rails.
AIR BAGS
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
I purchased a 2021 car in April 2024, which was originally side-swiped in November 2024. I filed an insurance claim and had to wait for the other insurer’s statement. In January 2025, the insurance company sent the car to one of their approved shops for electrical repairs, but the shop refused to ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
I was stopped at Starbucks in a small business area. I needed to make a sharp left turn to get out of there to get back on the highway, I would typically go very slow as to not hit any parked cars etc. As soon as I went forward the car took off so fast I put both feet on the brakes. The car usually ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
While operating a 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, the vehicle suddenly caught fire with flames originating from the rear seat/rear passenger compartment area. There was no crash involved. Smoke and flames rapidly spread inside the vehicle, creating an immediate safety hazard and risk of serious injury. I ev... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the c... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the c... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Got this vehicle about a year and a half ago at full price from local dealership. It looks like it has been pieced together with many other hondas. The check engine light has been on ever since. The car keeps yet no camera. Just tried to get inspected. So far charged 2500 but was given a pass on ins... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Pre collision pedestrian/cyclist warning automatic braking not working. Dealership tried 2x did all upgrades, checked another vehicle same results. Ford said both to technician and myself. This is normal. So pre collision does not activate in city traffic when they advertise and charge for this feat... Read more
STEERING
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Pre collision pedestrian/cyclist warning automatic braking not working. Dealership tried 2x did all upgrades, checked another vehicle same results. Ford said both to technician and myself. This is normal. So pre collision does not activate in city traffic when they advertise and charge for this feat... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The issue lies within the CVT. There is violent shuddering when accelerating. It is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The violent and ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger side A-pillar trim detached. T... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Ram ProMaster 3500. The contact stated that the passenger’s side sliding door failed to unlock, and the sliding door could to be opened from outside or inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
2025 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 20.4% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN NAVIGATOR across all model years (1997–2027).
132
Total Recalls
1,768
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
130
Reported Crashes
105
Reported Fires
20
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 6 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 25 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 13 | 33 | View |
| 2021 | 10 | 33 | View |
| 2020 | 11 | 33 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 90 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 63 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 45 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 56 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 90 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 71 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 119 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 179 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 48 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 116 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 137 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 155 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 240 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |