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
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
On June 7, 2026, I was driving my 2020 GMC Terrain. I was going at about 40MPH along a very busy main road. While slowing for a red light the Check Engine Light turned on and the car displayed a notice about reduced engine power. Seconds later, the brake pedal became stuck and would not press down a... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
On June 7, 2026, I was driving my 2020 GMC Terrain. I was going at about 40MPH along a very busy main road. While slowing for a red light the Check Engine Light turned on and the car displayed a notice about reduced engine power. Seconds later, the brake pedal became stuck and would not press down a... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
After the vehicle was jumpstarted the vehicle failed to correctly enter gear- when shifting into reverse it instead rolled forward downhill. The following systems also displayed failure warnings: ABS Traction Control Parking Brake ( Parking brake also showed as activated when it was not active- it w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 19, 2026
While driving in rush hour traffic, I heard an intermittent vibration/noise that seemed to come and go and became louder when I stopped. As I put my car in park when I got home, I heard a loud clunk and the battery light came on. When I popped the hood, we saw metal shavings flying around. The deal... Read more
ENGINE
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento, which is experiencing a dangerous and recurring loss of engine power during acceleration. This issue presents a significant safety hazard, particularly during situations requiring immediate acceleration such as highway merging... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento, which is experiencing a dangerous and recurring loss of engine power during acceleration. This issue presents a significant safety hazard, particularly during situations requiring immediate acceleration such as highway merging... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill. The vehicle was not diag... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 22, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
Hello, I am the owner of the vehicle is a 2010 Infiniti QX56. Please look into any recalls provide placement or vehicle as well. I no longer have it as a vehicle was stolen. I need I need either a reimbursement or the vehicle, but it does have recalls, and the reason why the vehicle was stolen or ta... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
Gateway system module failed during the L87 recall service.The major L87 recall (ECM update) is a major, high-load software update that frequently causes the Gateway Module to "brick" or stop communicating during the update process resulting in failed module immediately following the service. (TSB) ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
Right around mid-December 2025, I parked my car, and went to bed, just to wake up on a notification that my battery was depleted and I should go to a service center. I went to the nearest BMW dealership, and had them check out the issue. They said it was caused by 2 incidents where I the car's engin... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
Vehicle: 2025 Honda CRV HYBRID SPORTS TOURING VIN: [XXX] The vehicle is subject to an active recall involving the high-pressure fuel pump, which may leak fuel and create a fire hazard. Dispute prior dealer inspections, the during cold starts, abnormal ticking/ knocking noise from the high-pressu... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as they should they do no open to release water.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Full self driving system (fsd) has ran a red light twice. It slows almost to a stop then takes off.
ENGINE
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
The thermostat has been sticking, and needs to be replaced after only 30,000 miles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
My sunroof exploded while driving down the road for no reason. It sounded like a gun shot and was alarming. Glass exploded and some flew off while some came into the car.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
SERVICE BRAKES
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
ENGINE
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
The vehicle begins to feel like it is skipping while driving. The EPC light comes on, the dashboard beeps and indicates lane assist is unavailable, check engine sign illuminates. The vehicle will drive for a short time but then jerks and just stops. This has happened at least 3 times. Dealer has... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
Purchased a 2018 Ford escape in Oct 2024. By January 2025 the white paint around the windshield is chipping and cracking and peeling. The Ford dealership said that this was happening to all WHITE escapes and other Ford models in the white color. I was told that they are aware of the problem with ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
GM says my Vin was not part of the recalls, The Vin wasn't the problem,It was the Transmission!!! letter I sent to GM : Transmission Failure on 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Dear General Motors Customer Assistance, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the complete failure of t... 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).
142
Total Recalls
1,814
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
135
Reported Crashes
106
Reported Fires
18
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 | 31 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 14 | 36 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 43 | View |
| 2020 | 13 | 36 | View |
| 2019 | 10 | 104 | View |
| 2018 | 12 | 69 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 46 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 10 | 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 |