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Model year 2027 · Lincoln

2027 Lincoln Aviator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AVIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V470000July 21, 2026Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
26V451000July 14, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Recall records

NHTSA 26V470000Manufacturer no. 26S53

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA
July 21, 2026
Owner notification
September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76,748 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator
Not reported – June 27, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V470000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V451000Manufacturer no. 26S52

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 14, 2026
Owner notification
August 21, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
387,911 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator
Not reported – June 24, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V451000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.