2022 Lincoln Aviator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 Aviator years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 45 owner complaints and 21 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #2 highest of 7 Aviator model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (11 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 21
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2022 Lincoln Aviator problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Lincoln Aviator ranks #2 of 7 among Aviator model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 45 complaints and 21 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (11 complaints), structure & body (10 complaints), and electrical system (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, most recently reported 2026, covering structure & body, seat belts, collision avoidance & cameras, and visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- EPA rates the 2022 Lincoln Aviator at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.