Model year 2024 · Lincoln

2024 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAVIGATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V165000	March 18, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Software
26V104000	February 20, 2026	Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V315000	May 9, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Software
25V314000	May 9, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
25V198000	March 28, 2025	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
24V851000	December 20, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
24V852000	November 8, 2024	Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V165000Manufacturer no. 26S21

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: March 18, 2026
Owner notification: April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 254,640 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Electrical System › ADAS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V165000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA: February 20, 2026
Owner notification: March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator: Not reported – August 22, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, 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 notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V314000Manufacturer no. 25S47

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: May 30, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 273,789 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.

Safety risk

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V314000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V198000Manufacturer no. 25S30

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA: March 28, 2025
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,356 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator: September 24, 2024 – November 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Safety risk

A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V198000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V851000Manufacturer no. 24S70

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2024
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,490 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator: September 24, 2024 – September 27, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Safety risk

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V851000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: November 8, 2024
Owner notification: December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator: November 4, 2017 – October 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, 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: March 19, 2026.