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2020 Lincoln Aviator Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
60miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 4% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“On delivery of the vehicle (6/5/2020), there was an error message on the console indicating an issue with a door lock sensor (according to the dealer). The dealership had the car for 3 days to make the repair. On 6/26/2020, we reported to the dealership that the front passenger door lock was not working and the button to open the door was inoperable. Today, 6/29/2020, the auto is completely dead. Apparently, the electrical issue drained the battery. This is a safety issue. What are we to do if we cannot get out of the car. Inoperable door opening buttons is dangerous. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331521, filed 2020-06, 60 miles

“the radio screen at night will not dim/switch to night mode and it's a bright spotlight in your face while driving. This is blinding and dangerous. I believe this is a software glitch and I don’t believe Lincoln is in a hurry to fix it unless the NHTSA steps in like they did for the back up camera issue. In my photos I’m including you can see it is night with the headlights on yet the screen is in daytime mode almost washing out the camera lens due to it’s brightness. I’m also including a link to reform or discussions are picking up about this issue. As it is not just me noticing this. …”

NHTSA complaint #11442612, filed 2021-12

“The map light on the front passenger side would intermittently turn on while driving. This was concerning at night as it was quite distracting. It required driver intervention when operating the vehicle alone and limited visibility in the cabin at night while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11516436, filed 2023-04

“The lights on the visor mirrors and the garage door opener located on the visor stopped working. 2 days later, all of the switches on the drivers door ( window controls and mirror adjustments) stopped working. Now the dome lights have stopped working. The dealership had the car for a week and performed a master reset and a DDM configuration and window learn procedure. None of these problems were resolved. Dealership states vehicle will have to be scheduled when a repair is made available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11433903, filed 2021-09

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202314%
202248%
202125%
202044%
200434%
200311%

Other parts of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Electrical system
39 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
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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