2021 Lincoln Aviator Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%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 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator, 5% 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.
“The auto mode on my Sync screen on my 2021 Lincoln Aviator does not always automatically switch between day and night based on ambient light levels. This is a blinding experience at night when the screen doesn't switch to night mode and the brightness is intense. This blinding screen makes it hard to see outside when it is dark which could lead to an accident. My dealer says I have the most up to date version of Sync for my vehicle and there is no fix for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11697487, filed 2025-11“My vehicle’s camera system, including the backup camera, is experiencing an issue where the passenger-side camera fails to display properly, showing only a blank black area. I have reported this issue to my dealership for future inspection. It is not yet clear whether the problem persists during daylight hours; however, it poses a significant safety risk at night when visibility is already limited. The loss of the passenger-side camera view creates a blind spot that could increase the likelihood of an accident or injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11698036, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 11037978Sep 30, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Aviator
12 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward 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.
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