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Lincoln Aviator PHEV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 owner complaints for the Lincoln Aviator PHEV, covering model years 2020 to 2023. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (14), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 33 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2020–2023)
  • most complaints: 2022 (14 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (14 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V187000 (reported Mar 25, 2022)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (9.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (3.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 14 of 33, or 42.4%. Next come 2020 (10) and 2023 (5). The fewest are for 2021, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lincoln Aviator PHEV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2020–2023Column chart of 33 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2022 with 14. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2020: 10 complaints1020202021: 4 complaints420212022: 14 complaints1420222023: 5 complaints52023
Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2020100000
202140000
2022142010
202351000
All model years333010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lincoln Aviator PHEV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 14 complaints (42.4% of all 33), followed by Engine (9) and Forward Collision Avoidance (6).

Components named most often in Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1442.4%
Engine927.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance618.2%
Power Train618.2%
Back Over Prevention515.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System412.1%
Service Brakes412.1%
Unknown or Other39.1%
Steering26.1%
Suspension26.1%
Vehicle Speed Control26.1%
Visibility/Wiper26.1%
Air Bags13.0%
Lane Departure13.0%
Seats13.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lincoln Aviator PHEV recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Aviator PHEV, newest first. The only campaign, 22V187000, covers model year 2022.

  • 1 recall campaign
Lincoln Aviator PHEV recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V187000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System

    Model year 2022

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain. The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness date code label, and replace the harness, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S19.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lincoln Aviator PHEV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lincoln Aviator PHEV have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lincoln Aviator PHEV, covering model years 2020 to 2023. The campaign, 22V187000, was reported on March 25, 2022 and is filed under “Hybrid propulsion system”.

Which Lincoln Aviator PHEV model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 14 of the 33 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.4%). The next are 2020 (10) and 2023 (5). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 14 complaints, or 42.4% of all 33. Engine (9) and Forward Collision Avoidance (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lincoln Aviator PHEV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lincoln dealer.

How many Lincoln Aviator PHEV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 33 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.