Hearth Record

2020 Lincoln Aviator

Model year 2020: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

Watch and the shortlist are kept with a free account, on every device. Your watch list. NHTSA’s recall lookup is on nhtsa.gov.

The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Oct 28, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

30 recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 14, 2026. Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA counts 387,911 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 19, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-451

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 24, 2026. Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA counts 741,195 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 25, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-402

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 17, 2026. Seat belts

NHTSA counts 561 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 9, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-159

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

NHTSA counts 604,533 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 6, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-117

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 889,950 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 20, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-123

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 27, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 200,237 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 25, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-442

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 13, 2025. Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA counts 304,662 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 19, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-393

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 13, 2025. Structure: body

NHTSA counts 132,914 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 19, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-407

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 23, 2025. Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

NHTSA counts 4,442 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Nov 13, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-338

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 23, 2025. Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

NHTSA counts 8 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 4, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-349

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 14, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 49,399 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 21, 2019 to Jul 25, 2023.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-159

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 14, 2025. Seat belts

NHTSA counts 240,510 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 19, 2018 to Jul 11, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-093

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 8, 2024. Equipment: other: labels

NHTSA counts 27,678 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 2, 2019 to Jun 13, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-852

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 24, 2024. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 109,283 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 19, 2018 to Apr 25, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-368

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 8, 2023. Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

NHTSA counts 2,954 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-626

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 25, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 177,402 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-598

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 12, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 442,973 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-342

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 23, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 382,759 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-022

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 23, 2022. Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

NHTSA counts 101,001 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-953

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 22, 2021. Back over prevention: software; back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 228,297 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-735

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 15, 2021. Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: compressor; electrical system: wiring

NHTSA counts 33,298 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-534

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 30, 2021. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 34,952 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-223

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 10, 2021. Suspension: rear

NHTSA counts 49 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-154

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 15, 2021. Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA counts 283 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-014

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 17, 2020. Engine

NHTSA counts 1,405 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-788

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 10, 2020. Power train: driveline: driveshaft

NHTSA counts 10,905 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-693

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 21, 2020. Air bags: critical fasteners; seats; air bags: side/window

NHTSA counts 488 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-497

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 4, 2019. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA counts 3,857 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 15, 2019 to Jul 17, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-859

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 28, 2019. Seats: mid/rear assembly; seats: front assembly: recliner

NHTSA counts 639,137 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 12, 2019 to Jul 16, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-633

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 5, 2019. Parking brake; electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

NHTSA counts 13,896 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 10, 2019 to Jul 24, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-575

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

110 complaints to NHTSA, received from Nov 19, 2019 to Oct 14, 2026.

  • 2 complaints told of a crash, and 1 complaint of a fire.
  • None reports anyone injured or killed.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 3 versions of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator: 5 stars overall, every version.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Aviator, SUV, 4WD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 15.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
Aviator, SUV, RWD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 14.7% chance of rolling over; no tip
Aviator Phev, SUV, AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

NHTSA’s notes on these ratings

  • During the side pole impact test, the windshield separated from the roof, A-pillar, and lower edge

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: standard.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: standard.
  • Dynamic brake support: standard.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

An example record, made up for this guide

An example nursing home

Made up for this guide: no real place is shown

Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

From the homeNone yet. Replies and paid listings aren’t open, and when they open they will sit here, below the record.

1 of 4

Every fact names its source.

Who published it, when, and how often it changes sit beside each fact, with a link to the agency’s own file.

Sign in

A free account keeps your watch list, shortlists, comparisons and saved searches on every device, and can email you when something you watch changes. Browsing never needs one.