2022 Lincoln Aviator Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 45 NHTSA complaints, 21 recall campaigns, and a Complaint Index of 83, ranking it 2nd-worst among 7 model years. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by Collision Avoidance & Camera issues and heavy recall activity.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 Aviator years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 21
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Lincoln Aviator problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (24%)
- Structure & Body10 (22%)
- Electrical System9 (20%)
- Fuel System9 (20%)
- Engine7 (16%)
- Other7 (16%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (16%)
- Airbags3 (7%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Backup cameras fail to display or glitch during reverse, in one case leading to a low-speed crash into another vehicle.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while the vehicle was reportedly in park, resulting in a crash into a fixed object.
- Power steering has locked up mid-turn while dashboard warnings for Hill Start Assist and Pre-Collision Assist appeared.
- Door-ajar warnings and interior dome lights illuminate falsely while driving, sometimes recurring after repair attempts.
- Center displays lose the backup camera and climate controls, including during rain when defrost access was needed.
- Hoods have popped open while driving over road bumps, requiring drivers to stop and re-latch them.
2022 Lincoln Aviator recalls
21 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V451000Jul 14, 2026Structure & Body387,911 vehicles
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.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V159000Mar 17, 2026Seat Belts561 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
- 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.
2022 Lincoln Aviator fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Aviator years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
- Compared with other Aviator model years, 2022 ranks 2nd-worst out of 7 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 83 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras (24% of complaints), followed by Structure & Body (22%), Electrical System (20%), and Fuel System (20%).
- Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the 2022 Aviator, covering areas including seat belts, seats, fuel system, wipers, and camera/display software, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Aviator compare to other years?
- The 2020 Aviator has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and is also rated Avoid, while 2023, 2024, and 2025 are rated Caution with lower indexes of 33, 0, and 50 respectively.
- At what mileage do 2022 Aviator problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Structure & Body issues appeared around 20,000 miles, Collision Avoidance issues around 34,000 miles, and Fuel System and Engine issues around 40,500 miles.