Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 32 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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The 2020 Lincoln Navigator shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
32
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lincoln dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle…
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Electrical System: Body Control Module: Software
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
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Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Is the 2020 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator has 13 recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator has 13 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 2020 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator are: Power Train, Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lincoln Navigator should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lincoln Navigator are: 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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