2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
26V120000 Mar 3, 2026
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
Consequence
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The seat control 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 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Num... 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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SUV N/A 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 | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
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 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 21 | View |
| 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 |