The 2022 Lincoln Aviator is associated with 57 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 22 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 6 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 21 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 56 MPGe (23 MPG on gasoline) with up to 21 miles of electric driving range.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 57 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 22 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Structure & Body (6 / 11%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 6 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 20–21 MPG (3 variants • PHEV up to 56 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Aviator PHEV AWD Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 54 MPGe (22 MPG) | 58 MPGe (25 MPG) | 56 MPGe (23 MPG) | 21 mi EV (460 mi total) | $2,650 / yr |
| Aviator RWD | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Aviator AWD | 3L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Lincoln Aviator provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 21 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV 4WD | | | | | 15.1% |
| PHEV SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| SUV RWD | | | | | 14.7% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lincoln Aviator models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
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