NHTSA has 61 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator[1]. The electrical system is named most often, in 14 of them[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 14 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning messages on the dash, a car that stops and will not move again, a door alert that stays on, and steering that acts up.
- Engine. 11 complaints[6]. Owners describe the car losing power while slowing down, needing a tow, and gears that engage with a jolt.
- Back Over Prevention. 10 complaints[7]. Owners describe a rear camera screen that goes dark or glitches, and a car that did not warn them before bumping into something behind it. Two of these mention a crash[7].
- Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints[8]. These do not fit a single part of the car.
- Structure. 8 complaints[9]. Owners describe a roof leak with stains inside, a hood that popped open on the road, and trim that came loose.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 7 complaints[10].
- Visibility/Wiper. 7 complaints[11].
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 5 complaints, and 3 of them mention a crash[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Aviator is necessarily included.
- Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly (26V451), July 2026. About 387,911 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Seat Belts (26V159), March 2026. About 561 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor (26V117), March 2026. About 604,533 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (26V123), March 2026. About 889,950 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (25V455), July 2025. About 850,318 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V442), June 2025. About 200,237 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Structure › Body (25V407), June 2025. About 132,914 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly (25V393), June 2025. About 304,662 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices (25V338), May 2025. About 4,442 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[21]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V159), March 2025. About 49,399 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (24V852), November 2024. About 27,678 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (24V635), August 2024. About 90,736 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[24]
- Back Over Prevention › Display Function (24V368), May 2024. About 109,283 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[25]
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (23V626), September 2023. About 2,954 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[26]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (23V598), August 2023. About 177,402 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[27]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (23V342), May 2023. About 442,973 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[28]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (23V022), January 2023. About 382,759 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[29]
- Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices (22V953), December 2022. About 101,001 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[30]
- Engine (22V454), June 2022. About 776 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[31]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint (22V247), April 2022. About 933 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[32]
- Hybrid Propulsion System (22V187), March 2022. About 585 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[33]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap (22V088), February 2022. About 18,366 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[34]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aviator RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Aviator AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[35] | 17 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 |
| Aviator PHEV AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular Gas and Electricity[36] | 22 / 25 / 23 | n/a |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD[5] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15.1% |
| SUV RWD[37] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14.7% |
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV 4WD[38].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator with 3.0L 6-cylinder[39] | 393 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2022 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 111 | 1 |
| 2004 | 81 | 0 |
| 2005 | 51 | 0 |
| 2020 | 120 | 30 |
| 2021 | 45 | 28 |
| 2022 | 61 | 22 |
| 2023 | 30 | 16 |
| 2024 | 7 | 8 |
| 2025 | 18 | 15 |
| 2026 | 4 | 6 |
NHTSA's counts for the Aviator show 61 complaints and 22 recalls for 2022[3]. Among the 11 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2020 (120)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2022 Aviator?
NHTSA lists 61 complaints for this model year[1]. Electrical problems lead the list, followed by engine and back over prevention complaints[2][6][7]. The complaints are unverified owner reports, so they show what people are saying and not how often a fault happens. This model year also has 22 recalls on record, and they are listed in the Recalls section[3]. Read those before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- Owners name the electrical system most often, with 14 complaints[2]. The engine group follows with 11[6] and back over prevention with 10[7].
- Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have recalls?
- Yes. This model year has 22 recalls on record[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- How many complaints are there for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- NHTSA has 61 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
- Check the complaint groups above and the Recalls section. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide only[1].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 61 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln Aviator model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Aviator RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the back over prevention component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V451, filed July 14, 2026: Seats › Mid / Rear Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V159, filed March 17, 2026: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V117, filed March 3, 2026: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Motor. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V123, filed March 3, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V455, filed July 7, 2025: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V442, filed June 27, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V407, filed June 13, 2025: Structure › Body. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V393, filed June 13, 2025: Seats › Mid / Rear Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V338, filed May 23, 2025: Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light / Devices. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V159, filed March 14, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V852, filed November 8, 2024: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V635, filed August 23, 2024: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V368, filed May 24, 2024: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V626, filed September 8, 2023: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V598, filed August 25, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V342, filed May 12, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V022, filed January 23, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V953, filed December 23, 2022: Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light / Devices. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V454, filed June 24, 2022: Engine. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V247, filed April 14, 2022: Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V187, filed March 25, 2022: Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V088, filed February 16, 2022: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Aviator AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Aviator PHEV AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular Gas and Electricity: 23 MPGe combined, 460 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2022 Lincoln Aviator with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 393 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, AVIATOR 4DR SUV: length 200 in, width 79 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,863 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, AVIATOR 4DR SUV HYBRID: length 200 in, width 79 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 5,679 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov