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BrakesPart report

2021 Lincoln Aviator Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator, 10% of the 40 complaints for this model year.

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 have a Lincoln Aviator 2021 that has had at least 6 recalls. I love Lincoln’s but this is ridiculous. I have 3 open right now with no remedy available. The first notice came to me March 2026. I haul grandkids a lot, my vehicle needs the recalls fixed so my vehicle is safe. Can anything be done about this?”

NHTSA complaint #11768999, filed 2026-10

“I have been having issues with my breaks sticking when applied. To the point that it’s completely stopping my car and i need to use my foot to release the brake from behind. I have had the dealership look at this issue and they can’t seem to find the problem. They also broke my car and claimed they did not feel the sticking. I’ve had the dealership look at my vehicle twice for this issue. It is a safety risk with children in my vehicle. Also everyone i lock my vehicle. My alarm is going off saying someone is opening the door on my Lincoln app. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751230, filed 2026-07

“My 2021 Lincoln Aviator grand touring PHEV has on 3 separate occasions randomly gone into “brick” mode where power is to some components like the Sync screen, and some lights, but main dash won’t boot, the lock/unlock doesn’t work but lock icon flashes on door panel, the vehicle won’t start. This is after short trips out with my family for the evening. Not a fob issue. All 3 times the same. First occurrence at just over 11,000 miles, again in Sept 2023, and happening again June 2025. Roadside assistance dispatches tow trucks, the vehicle can never be jump started. …”

NHTSA complaint #11683805, filed 2025-08

“The vehicle is intermittently braking on its own while driving. The issue has become significantly worse over the course of a month. The dashboard message reads, “brake applied, power reduced”. This is a danger to both myself and other drivers as we are unable to control the speed of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11722796, filed 2026-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025528%
202314%
202224%
2021410%
2020109%
200434%
200398%

Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator

Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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