Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline...
Manufacturer safety record
Lincoln Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 15,279 owner complaints and 354 recalls for Lincoln vehicles from 1970 to 2027. The most complained-about model is the Town Car (3,397 complaints). 61 new complaints were filed in the last 30 days.
- Complaints
- 15,279
- Recalls
- 354
- Crashes
- 950
- Fires
- 800
- Injuries
- 845
- Deaths
- 113
Lincoln models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Car | 1977-2011 | 3,397 | 50 |
| Continental | 1974-2020 | 2,183 | 49 |
| Navigator | 1997-2027 | 1,411 | 72 |
| MKZ | 2006-2020 | 1,712 | 35 |
| MKX | 2007-2020 | 1,419 | 24 |
| Aviator | 2003-2027 | 494 | 51 |
| LS | 2000-2006 | 992 | 3 |
| MKC | 2015-2019 | 610 | 14 |
| Corsair | 2020-2026 | 169 | 36 |
| MKZ Hev | 2011-2020 | 880 | 0 |
| Nautilus | 2019-2026 | 245 | 23 |
| MKS | 2009-2016 | 375 | 11 |
| MKT | 2010-2019 | 299 | 14 |
| Mark Viii | 1989-2000 | 419 | 4 |
| Zephyr | 2003-2012 | 241 | 6 |
| Mark Vii | 1984-1998 | 73 | 9 |
| Mark IV | 1972-1976 | 2 | 12 |
| Lincoln | 1970-1989 | 6 | 10 |
| Mark VI | 1980-1983 | 1 | 8 |
| Mark V | 1977-1985 | 4 | 7 |
| Mark LT | 2005-2008 | 41 | 5 |
| Navigator EL | 2018-2024 | 108 | 0 |
| Blackwood | 2002-2003 | 8 | 4 |
| Corsair Phev | 2021-2026 | 47 | 2 |
| Versailles | 1977-1980 | 1 | 3 |
| Aviator Phev | 2020-2023 | 36 | 1 |
| Mark | 1984-1999 | 47 | 0 |
| Mark Iii | 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| Town Coupe | 1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Navigator Extended | 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| Nautilus - Fhev | 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| Nautilus Fhev | 2025-2026 | 13 | 0 |
| Corsair Gas | 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| Aviator Gas | 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Navigator L | 2025-2026 | 4 | 0 |
Last 30 days
Lincoln vehicles drawing complaints now
2022DLincoln Aviator4 in 30 days49 complaints21 recallsTop problem: Driver assistance2019DLincoln Nautilus4 in 30 days106 complaints8 recallsTop problem: Electrical system2021BLincoln Nautilus3 in 30 days28 complaints2 recallsTop problem: Body, doors & structure2018BLincoln MKC3 in 30 days79 complaints4 recallsTop problem: Engine & coolingDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2017CLincoln MKC3 in 30 days195 complaints3 recallsTop problem: Engine & coolingDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2025DLincoln Aviator2 in 30 days18 complaints15 recallsTop problem: Brakes2022BLincoln Nautilus2 in 30 days16 complaints2 recallsTop problem: Body, doors & structure2021CLincoln Aviator2 in 30 days42 complaints28 recallsTop problem: Electrical system
All time
Most complained-about Lincoln vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 Lincoln Continental | 381 | 4 | F |
| 2 | 1994 Lincoln Continental | 370 | 5 | F |
| 3 | 2000 Lincoln LS | 354 | 1 | F |
| 4 | 1997 Lincoln Town Car | 317 | 8 | F |
| 5 | 2007 Lincoln MKX | 298 | 6 | F |
| 6 | 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 281 | 5 | D |
| 7 | 1996 Lincoln Town Car | 269 | 10 | D |
| 8 | 2007 Lincoln MKZ | 259 | 5 | D |
| 9 | 1992 Lincoln Town Car | 257 | 4 | F |
| 10 | 2008 Lincoln MKX | 253 | 7 | F |
| 11 | 2001 Lincoln LS | 251 | 1 | F |
| 12 | 2006 Lincoln Zephyr | 229 | 5 | F |
| 13 | 1991 Lincoln Continental | 221 | 3 | F |
| 14 | 1990 Lincoln Town Car | 212 | 4 | F |
| 15 | 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hev | 204 | 0 | F |
Latest Lincoln recalls
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a...
Covers2019 Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function...
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data