How many recalls does Lincoln have?

NHTSA has 208 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 208 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	Subaru	C 59	105
#20	Aston Martin	C 58	25
#21	Mercedes-Benz	C 53	377
#22	Lincoln	C 52	208
#23	Jeep	C 49	217
#24	Volkswagen	C 49	188
#25	Lexus	C 49	77

All Lincoln models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Aviator	B 65	50	889,950	2020-2026
Navigator	C 49	50	4,381,878	2012-2026
Corsair	B 60	38	1,076,138	2020-2026
MKZ	F 8	32	2,602,668	2010-2020
Nautilus	B 77	25	1,076,138	2019-2026
MKX	F 6	20	2,602,668	2010-2020
MKT	B 79	15	1,448,655	2011-2019
MKC	B 70	14	2,147,323	2015-2019
MKS	B 60	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 89	3	355,000	2010-2011

Recent Lincoln recalls

Explorer Jul 14, 2026 · 387,911 vehicles · NHTSA 26V451000
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 unlatch…
Explorer Jun 30, 2026 · 66,383 vehicles · NHTSA 26V415000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sou…
Expedition Jun 24, 2026 · 741,195 vehicles · NHTSA 26V402000
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…
Nautilus Jun 9, 2026 · 1,013 vehicles · NHTSA 26V377000
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 d…
Mustang Jun 9, 2026 · 2,349 vehicles · NHTSA 26V372000
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 …
Expedition May 27, 2026 · 419,967 vehicles · NHTSA 26V344000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat…
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…
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…

Common questions about Lincoln recalls

How many recalls does Lincoln have?: NHTSA has 208 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.