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2020 Lincoln Aviator Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
1,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 3% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,800 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“I purchased the auto on aug 24, 2019. I have encountered 5 issues with the vehicle so far - 3 mechanical and 2, cosmetic. I'll focus on the mechanical. Beside the pending recall, I am experiencing the following: 1) the passenger seat in front row lacks the motor for the massage function. Lincoln has now taken over 2 months to repair due to lack of part. 2) the electrical parking brake comes on while driving occasionally. 3) the vehicle camera gets distorted when switching car on. Happened twice, last time it happened was a week ago 11/12.”

NHTSA complaint #11281093, filed 2019-11, 1,800 miles

“Driver side and passenger seats will not recline. The back will move forward and all other parts will adjust properly, but it always stops at a certain point that is clearly not as far as it will recline. I had this issue fixed at the dealership under warranty in December and less than a month later, the drivers side it doing the same thing. I see that the car's system automatically updated on 12/29 and I'm wondering if the system updates are causing this. This could be a safety issue if someone was stuck in a position where the seat is leaned too far forward.”

NHTSA complaint #11710242, filed 2026-01

“The 3rd row headrest will no longer stay in the up position, creating a safety hazard during a accident. I've already had to repair it once. Seems to be a common problem in Ford's.”

NHTSA complaint #11748708, filed 2026-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025317%
202328%
202248%
2021410%
202033%
200422%

Other parts of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Electrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology