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2025 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Compared with other Lincoln Aviator years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
15campaigns 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 / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and forward collision avoidance (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 142 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 67 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: Lane departure (1), Other or unknown (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the failure might be due to a computer chip failure. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11664518, filed 2025-06, 2,000 miles

Electrical system: “Multiple loss of power, misfires, rough running and abnormal shifting. These events have put my family and I at risk as well as posing a significant risk to other drivers sharing the road due to the sudden loss of power while on the highway. Lincoln is dismissive and not taking this seriously. The problem continues and it is currently in the shop for the 4th time”

NHTSA complaint #11764477, filed 2026-09

Forward collision avoidance: “I bought Lincoln Aviator 2025 Model. After 2 weeks my car started showing all the faulty error sign. To be specific with sign I have the following sign on : BSM, Cross traffic system fault, front camera fault, pre-collision alert. Reverse camera malfunction sign. I have my other 3 friend that have the same problem. Is there a recall on 2025 model ? I am at the dealer dealing with this after going through 2 weeks of buying my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11640906, filed 2025-02

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 86,000 miles.

67%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2025202610
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 2025 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 AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.1% risk
Aviator · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: 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 2025 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 automatic172520$3,350
Aviator RWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182521$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 15 recalls for the 2025 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. 142 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 142 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
20224934,0002152150 · 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 2025 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2025 Lincoln Aviator been recalled?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 Lincoln Aviator do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 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 2025 Lincoln Aviator get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Lincoln Aviator (Aviator RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 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 2025 Lincoln Aviator reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 86,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.