2025 Lincoln Navigator Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator.

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Complaints
14
per 10K Sold
6.3
US Sales
22,185
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2025 Lincoln Navigator Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Airbags

#31 complaints

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator.

Electrical Faults
3
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Fires
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Airbags
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
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Crashes
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Lane Departure: Assist
1
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Brakes
1
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
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Steering Defects
1
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Structural Problems
1
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Recalls for 2025 Lincoln Navigator

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,950,683 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.

26V104000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~4,381,878 affected

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 communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V823000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module
~679 affected

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 power brake assist.

25V831000Exterior Lighting
~1,195 affected

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V488000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~312,120 affected

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 power brake assist.

25V439000Air Bags:frontal
~171 affected

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.

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2025 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,950,683 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 Navigator?
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 Navigator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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