# Recalls that may apply to the 2026 Lincoln Aviator

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [26V470000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V470000.md), 2026-07-21: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2025\-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
- [26V451000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V451000.md), 2026-07-14: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2027 Aviator and 2020\-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy\-entry second\-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
- [26V202000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V202000.md), 2026-03-31: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air\-conditioning \(HVAC\) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative. Built 2025\-10\-20 to 2025\-12\-18.
- [26V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V159000.md), 2026-03-17: SEAT BELTS. 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. Built to 2026\-02\-12.
- [25V730000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V730000.md), 2025-10-24: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 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." Built to 2025\-09\-05.
- [25V687000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V687000.md), 2025-10-10: TRAILER HITCHES. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2024\-2026 Explorer and 2024\-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2026340](/recalls/tc/2026340.md), 2026-07-14: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat could recline on its own when using certain remote features including remote door unlocking, remote start and/or approaching the vehicle with the key fob. As a result, the second\-row passenger could become trapped between the seat and the seatback. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with memory seats.   Safety Risk: A seat that reclines on its own could increase the risk of injury and/or entrapment.  Corrective actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- [2026339](/recalls/tc/2026339.md), 2026-07-14: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S67 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328\) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.  On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second\-row outboard seats could become stuck. If this happens, the seat\(s\) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.  Safety Risk: A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.  Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing for one with an improved design.
- [2026159](/recalls/tc/2026159.md), 2026-04-01: Heater And Defroster. Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the ground connection for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning \(HVAC\) blower motor may not have been secured properly. As a result, the defroster could stop working, and you may not be able to defog or defrost the windshield.  Safety Risk: A windshield defroster/defogger that doesn't work could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the ground connection\(s\) in the instrument panel.
- [2026124](/recalls/tc/2026124.md), 2026-03-17: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the second\-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt\(s\) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt\(s\) could detach in a crash.  Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install, tighten or replace seat belt anchor bolt\(s\).

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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