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2022 Lincoln Aviator Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, 8% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The 2nd row seats have an electrical switch to slide and slightly fold the seat for entry to the 3rd row. This switch seems to get stuck and will randomly slide and tilt the seat forward while driving as well as while stationary. while driving, the seat can hit the back of the driver seat very hard and cause disorientation. The vehicle has not yet been reproduced or inspected by a dealer or other service center. …”

NHTSA complaint #11651190, filed 2025-03

“Drivers side seat controls (drivers side door), light which illuminates controls, started flickering incontrollably at +/- 33,000 miles, causing significant distraction to the driver as is within drivers' peripheral vision, during nightime driving. Reported to dealership McDavid Lincoln Frisco, states there is a failure in the seat control unit, causing the light flicker, and recommended a replacement of the whole seat control unit. 10/23/26, Repair has not yet been authorised, as vehicle is just out of the 4 year warranty period.”

NHTSA complaint #11773694, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. Additionally, the contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V407000 (Structure), 25V393000 (Seats), and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was notified of the recalls and the contact was informed that parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11678160, filed 2025-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator

Fuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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