2025 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

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Worst 2025 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

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Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
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Recalls for 2025 Lincoln Aviator

13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,016,065 vehicles.

26V165000Back Over Prevention:software · Electrical System:adas
~254,640 affected

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 assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

26V159000Seat Belts
~561 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

25V730000Visibility:windshield
~56,841 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

25V687000Trailer Hitches
~1,412 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

25V543000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
~213,121 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V484000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~23,111 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

25V393000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~304,662 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

25V407000Body Structure
~132,914 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.

25V316000Structure:frame And Members
~206 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

25V164000Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body
~269 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

+ 3 more recalls

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2025 Lincoln Aviator — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 13 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
Yes — 13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,016,065 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Aviator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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