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Lincoln Aviator PhevModel year report

2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
108,676miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined (gas only), 3.0L 6-cyl · plug-in hybrid part-time 4WD · 22 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (1) and steering (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,676 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rear power train failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11766329, filed 2026-09, 100,000 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower control arm and right knuckle failures. The contact was informed that the left and right lower control arms and the right knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with driver's side upper knuckle and left control arm failures. …”

NHTSA complaint #11742793, filed 2026-06, 117,353 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 117,353 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 108,676 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20222202320262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Aviator PHEV AWD3.0L 6-cyl · plug-in hybrid10-speed automatic222523 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Aviator Phev

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20236—0—23—Too new
20221513,4331—23—Falling
20215108,6760—23—Not enough data
20201010,0000—23—Not enough data

All Lincoln Aviator Phev model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 1.

Has the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev (Aviator PHEV AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 23 mpg combined, 22 city and 25 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,676 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 117,353 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.