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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2020 Lincoln Aviator Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
15%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 15% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Lincoln had a recall on the rear view camera in 2021 which I completed that did not remedy the issue of blue screen in place of the camera. They released another recall and have continuously delayed it as they have no remedy so my vehicle is left without a functioning rear view camera.”

NHTSA complaint #11552137, filed 2023-10

“I don't know the component or system that failed but sometimes when I am parked and put my car into reverse, the brakes lock up but my car will roll backwards. I have to either jam both feet on the brake pedal or quickly shift the car back into park and turn the car off and restart it. This usually will correct the problem. It feels like the brakes are locked and they are really hard to press. I drop kids off at school and this has happened in the parking lot several times with children walking behind me as I am getting ready to leave. …”

NHTSA complaint #11680022, filed 2025-08

“This vehicle has been recalled at least twice for a faulty rear camera system. When vehicle is put in reverse the image on the screen flips so bad you cannot see what is behind you. The previous recalls were for this, we had it in the shop twice before the 2 recalls plus the two recalls (4 times) and cannot get a properly working rear camera. This is a safety issue because we rely on the camera for blind spots during reverse and to see behind this large vehicle. Ford cannot figure out how to fix.”

NHTSA complaint #11446837, filed 2022-01

“Most current recall has not been fixed. Vehicles displayed screen goes black with no warning, leaving no access to front or rear parking cameras, also leaving no access to GPS while in use. I have several videos of this incident occurring and have sent to dealer, brought to dealer while occurring and they deny any problems even though their employees, and the owner have seen this occur after they claim the recall was repaired. Lincoln corporate will not get involved. Dealer claims it is my cell phone, even though it occurs with any cell phone connected.”

NHTSA complaint #11624332, filed 2024-11

“My Aviator doesn't start the first time I push the start engine button anytime after I fill up the tank. It takes it about 5 times of me hitting the start engine button before it finally turns over. Before then, it just sounds like wants to start, but doesn't. I am once again taking it back to the dealership to have the back up camera looked at. Before it would work sporadically, now when I put the car in reverse, it just shows a solid blue screen. And I always get an error message about rear assist not working. I've tried troubleshooting it, but still nothing works. …”

NHTSA complaint #11510578, filed 2023-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
2023521%
2022816%
202137%
20201615%

Other parts of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Electrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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