AI Damage2022 Lincoln Aviator: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and structure. The maker issued 193 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 47
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 193
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 19% of all complaints
- 3 Backover prevention 17% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 15% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 56.
- Structure: 9 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Backover prevention: 8 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Visibility: 7 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Engine: 6 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: 4WD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 47 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 56 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| Backover prevention | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driving and slowing down accident brakes and frontal collision and airbags didn't go off
No warning light was illuminated. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause for the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,873.
The contact stated that after switching to the reverse position, the backup camera image failed to display, and while driving approximately five MPH in reverse the vehicle crashed into the front end of a second vehicle.
The local police and fire department that arrived on the scene were very concerned that the air bags didn’t deploy. The towing company and body shop owner was also very concerned that the airbags didn’t deploy after he examined the car after the accident.
The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle after an extended road trip, the contact noticed that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear doors window bars and C-pillar trims had detached. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V407000 (Structure).
The dealership then performed a $250 diagnostic and advised that the rear passenger door latch had failed and the overhead front light console was shorted and needed replacement.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced excessive fuel consumption and reduced power, hesitation and jerking while accelerating. Additionally, while turning left, the steering was difficult to turn.
The failure caused bruises on the child's face and arms on several occasions. Medical attention was not sought. The contact stated that while the child safety seat was strapped into the second-row seats, the seat independently unlatched and became unsecured.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 899 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 43% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aviator has 31 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 47, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Reason for update
update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator
- Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel)…
Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM)…
- For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM)…
For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension…
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost/hybrid engine may exhibit blue or…
Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost/hybrid engine may exhibit blue or black exhaust smoke on startup for the first 5 minutes after an overnight cold soak with no illuminated malfunction…
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative
This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module.
- Reason For Update
update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above…
- This article supersedes 26-2287. Reason for update
update the labor operation numbers to add MT to operations C, F, G, H, J, K, L and M, and correct the part number LIMZ-4A015-B to L1MZ-4A015-B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at…
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped…
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine, and 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost hybrid engine…
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang,…
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…
- Reason For Update
update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh…
- This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update
update the labor time allowance for F-150 vehicles, update the Parts list to replace the part number W716979-S439 with W721084-S439, and add a note for LV fluids XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 "Transfer Case Fluid". Some of…
- For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test…
For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum…
NHTSA lists 193 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 3 Minute Rebuild | 2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserveamount per author: 23,652 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, structure, backover prevention. Total complaints: 47. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rear-view camera (11%), infotainment or screen glitches (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
NHTSA lists 193 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Lincoln Aviator from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.