How many recalls does Lincoln have?

NHTSA has 202 Lincoln recall campaigns on record across 12 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention, electrical system, and air bags.

Which Lincoln has the most recalls?

The Lincoln Aviator has the most recall campaigns of any Lincoln model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Lincoln reliable when it comes to recalls?

Lincoln scores 52 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 22 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Lincoln for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Lincoln. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Lincoln Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

52/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 59% of makes we track.

Lincoln scores 52 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 22 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 202 Lincoln recall campaigns across 12 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 4,381,878 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the back over prevention.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Lincoln model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Lincoln recalls by year

Lincoln recalls by affected system

How Lincoln compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Lincoln is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#19	Aston Martin	C 58	24
#20	Subaru	C 57	102
#21	Mercedes-Benz	C 52	376
#22	Lincoln	C 52	202
#23	Lucid	C 51	20
#24	Jeep	C 50	210
#25	Lexus	C 50	74

All Lincoln models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Aviator	B 65	48	889,950	2020-2026
Navigator	C 57	47	4,381,878	2012-2026
Corsair	C 59	38	1,076,138	2020-2026
MKZ	F 7	32	2,602,668	2010-2020
MKX	F 6	21	2,602,668	2010-2020
Nautilus	B 79	21	1,076,138	2019-2026
MKT	B 78	15	1,448,655	2011-2019
MKC	B 69	14	2,147,323	2015-2019
MKS	C 59	11	393,623	2011-2015
Continental	A 94	5	277,040	2017-2020
Zephyr	F 2	5	2,602,668	2010-2012
Town Car	A 88	3	355,000	2010-2011

Recent Lincoln recalls

Escape May 12, 2026 · 208 vehicles · NHTSA 26V301000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, t…
Expedition Mar 31, 2026 · 422,613 vehicles · NHTSA 26V204000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break…
Explorer Mar 31, 2026 · 55 vehicles · NHTSA 26V202000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defo…
Explorer Mar 18, 2026 · 254,640 vehicles · NHTSA 26V165000
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 …
Explorer Mar 17, 2026 · 561 vehicles · NHTSA 26V159000
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.
Navigator Mar 3, 2026 · 1,189 vehicles · NHTSA 26V120000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexp…
Escape Mar 3, 2026 · 889,950 vehicles · NHTSA 26V123000
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 …
Bronco Mar 3, 2026 · 47,804 vehicles · NHTSA 26V122000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EG…

Common questions about Lincoln recalls

How many recalls does Lincoln have?: NHTSA has 202 Lincoln recall campaigns on record across 12 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention, electrical system, and air bags.
Which Lincoln has the most recalls?: The Lincoln Aviator has the most recall campaigns of any Lincoln model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Lincoln reliable when it comes to recalls?: Lincoln scores 52 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 22 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Lincoln for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Lincoln. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.