2024 Lincoln Aviator Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Lincoln Aviator has a complaint index of 0 with only 7 complaints, but 8 recall campaigns cap its verdict at Caution. Among the 7 model years with data, it ranks 7th worst, meaning it has the fewest reported issues of any year covered.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #7 of 7 Aviator years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Lincoln Aviator problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (57%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Engine1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- The rear backup camera flickers, goes blank, or acts erratically about half the time, even after the camera was replaced once.
- The headlight control switch emits a high-pitched noise when toggled between settings.
- The C-pillar trim and chrome trim piece below the rear window can loosen and detach at highway speed due to insufficient adhesive bonding.
- At 62,000 miles, one owner reported an abnormal sound from the engine while accelerating, later diagnosed as a detached adaptive valve with no warning light illuminated.
2024 Lincoln Aviator recalls
8 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.
2024 Lincoln Aviator fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 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.
2024 compared with other Aviator years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 7 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2024 Aviator, the lowest complaint count among the 7 model years tracked. However, it carries 8 recall campaigns, which caps its verdict at Caution.
- Does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Aviator, covering issues like second-row seat switches, seat belt anchor bolts, trailer hitch bolts, C-pillar trim, and a display/camera software issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Lincoln Aviator?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 29% of complaints, including rear camera flickering and headlight switch noise.
- How does the 2024 Aviator compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Aviator ranks 7th worst out of 7 model years with data, meaning it has fewer complaints than 2020 (108 complaints, Avoid), 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025. Its verdict is Caution rather than Good because of its 8 recall campaigns.