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2021 Lincoln Aviator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 26 NHTSA recalls and 33 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2021 Lincoln Aviator

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

26
NHTSA Recalls
26 recalls on record
33
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Lincoln Aviator (26)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lincoln dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V870000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V788000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V223000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V726000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V652000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V534000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V953000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V022000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V342000

Showing 10 of 26 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Lincoln Aviator

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
8
Engine
4
Power Train
3
Back Over Prevention
3
Seats
2
Structure
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
1
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Lincoln Aviator — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 96 complaints 2021 33 complaints 2022 43 complaints 2023 20 complaints 2024 5 complaints 2025 11 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Lincoln Aviator

Is the 2021 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 26 recalls and 33 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Aviator have?
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 26 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lincoln Aviator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator are: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Back Over Prevention. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Lincoln Aviator safe to buy?
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 26 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lincoln Aviator should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lincoln Aviator are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020, 2022.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.