2020 Lincoln Aviator Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 21% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 79,000 miles. Nine related recalls cover the rearview and 360-degree cameras, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 23
- 21% of 108
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 79,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 9
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera turns to a blue or green blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
- Camera image flips or displays inverted, making it impossible to judge what is behind the vehicle.
- Owners report recall repairs (software updates and camera replacements) failing to permanently fix the blue-screen or flipped-image problem, sometimes recurring after multiple visits.
- AWD, adaptive cruise control, precollision assist, and hill-start assist warning lights activate together and then clear after a restart, disabling driver-assist features intermittently.
- Some owners report waiting for recall parts to become available while the backup camera remains nonfunctional.
When 2020 Lincoln Aviator collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 30, 2021, latest May 11, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- NHTSA 26V123000Mar 3, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras889,950 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 25V159000Mar 14, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras49,399 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
- NHTSA 24V368000May 24, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras109,283 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
Risk: A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.
- NHTSA 23V598000Aug 25, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras177,402 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
- NHTSA 23V342000May 12, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras442,973 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 23V022000Jan 23, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras382,759 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 21V735000Sep 22, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras228,297 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
- NHTSA 21V223000Mar 30, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras34,952 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Aviator model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20050 (0%)
- 202023 (21%)
- 20215 (13%)
- 202211 (24%)
- 20238 (33%)
- 20240 (0%)
- 20253 (19%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are camera problems on the 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
- NHTSA lists 23 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2020 Aviator, which is 21% of all 108 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator backup camera?
- Yes. NHTSA lists nine related recalls, including campaigns 21V223000, 21V735000, 22V953000 (referenced by owners), 23V022000, 23V342000, 23V598000, 24V368000, 25V159000, and 26V123000, covering rearview and 360-degree camera failures and image processing module software.
- At what mileage do camera issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Aviator is 79,000 miles.
- Have these camera problems caused any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Aviator.
- Do software updates fix the camera problem for good?
- Some owners report the blue-screen or flipped-image issue returning even after completing a recall repair, leading to repeat dealer visits and additional recalls.