2019 Lincoln Navigator problems and recalls

Owners filed 44 complaints on the 2019 Lincoln Navigator in the last three full years, out of 77 on record. The most cited component is the Power Train.

77
Complaints
10
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
9
Injuries
85.3
Severity index

Severity index 85.3 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 85.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 14 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 89% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 21 complaints (27.3%)21 27%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 20 complaints (26.0%)20 26%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 11 complaints (14.3%)11 14%EngineEngine: 11 complaints (14.3%)11 14%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 9 complaints (11.7%)9 12%Air BagsAir Bags: 3 complaints (3.9%)3 4%SteeringSteering: 3 complaints (3.9%)3 4%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 3 complaints (3.9%)3 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN2127.3%
SEAT BELTS2026.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1114.3%
ENGINE1114.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER911.7%
AIR BAGS33.9%
STEERING33.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL33.9%

Complaints filed per year

011222019: 22020: 12021: 32022: 52023: 92024: 132025: 222026: 22 (partial year)192021222324252226
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20192
20201
20213
20225
20239
202413
202522
2026 (year to date)22
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 4.9x those in 2020 to 2022 (44 against 9).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V07600011/02/2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal
19V77300028/10/2019SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
23V42000009/06/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or remo
23V59800025/08/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed i
24V09900009/02/2024SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
24V85200008/11/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply
25V19700023/05/2025SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
26V34400027/05/2026SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
26V37200009/06/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank displa
26V40200024/06/2026POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Other Lincoln Navigator model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.