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Lincoln AviatorModel year report

2023 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,990miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
16campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (5) and engine (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,990 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 129 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 7 recall campaigns covering the camera and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Brakes (1), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Lane departure (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I had all recalls taken care of for my new vehicle I purchased yet I am still having issues with the screen going all black and not working when having my cellphone plugged in. Usually it will come back on once I unplug it but not always.”

NHTSA complaint #11627814, filed 2024-11

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “Purchased the vehicle on Saturday. Lincoln motors had issued a stop sale on these vehicles due to back up camera recall issues. The stop sale has been lifted and we were assured that the back up camera recall had been fixed. We were contacted by Lincoln to trade in our vehicle due to the issues with the 2021 model and the unavailability of parts. Upon using the vehicle on Monday afternoon, the back up camera system crashed. The camera screen went blue, then black, crashed and then glitched. This resulted in a safety issue while backing out of our garage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11545246, filed 2023-09

Engine: “I did an inspection of my exhaust system and saw numerous carbon deposits along both pipes at different joints. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and they repaired only one (1) leaking joint at the tailpipe. They told me the other leaking joints are normal and are of no concern. I have a video, pictures and the dealer inspection/repair forms from two (2) different service dates.”

NHTSA complaint #11679615, filed 2025-08

Fuel system: “Subject: Request for Investigation / Status Update: Unresolved Safety Recall for 2023, Lincoln Aviator ​To Whom It May Concern, ​I am writing to formally request an update and urge an investigation into the lack of a remedy for an active safety recall on my vehicle. It has now been 10 months since the recall was officially issued, and the manufacturer has still not provided a resolution or made parts available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11742296, filed 2026-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 24,000 miles.

20%0–1060%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,990 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20232024202520268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Aviator · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.1% risk
Aviator · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Lincoln Aviator version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Aviator AWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172420$3,350
Aviator AWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic162419$3,550
Aviator RWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182621$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 16 recalls for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 129 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 129 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Aviator

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025189,00015521—Too new
2024762,0008521—Too new
20232420,99016521—Too new
20224834,0002152150 · TypicalRising
20214060,0002852135 · FewerRising
202011011,0003052187 · MoreRising
20055170,9760—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20048170,5000—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200311164,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lincoln Aviator model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 5.

Has the 2023 Lincoln Aviator been recalled?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Lincoln Aviator do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Lincoln Aviator 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Lincoln Aviator get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Lincoln Aviator (Aviator RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Lincoln Aviator reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,990 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 24,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.