2021 Lincoln Navigator problems and recalls

Owners have filed 32 complaints on the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, and NHTSA has issued 12 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (8 complaints).

32
Complaints
12
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
52.2
Severity index

Severity index 52.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 52.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 8 complaints (25.0%)8 25%Power TrainPower Train: 6 complaints (18.8%)6 19%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 4 complaints (12.5%)4 12%Fuel SystemFuel System: 4 complaints (12.5%)4 12%GasolineGasoline: 4 complaints (12.5%)4 12%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 4 complaints (12.5%)4 12%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 3 complaints (9.4%)3 9%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 3 complaints (9.4%)3 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE825.0%
POWER TRAIN618.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM412.5%
FUEL SYSTEM412.5%
GASOLINE412.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER412.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39.4%
BACK OVER PREVENTION39.4%

Complaints filed per year

0492021: 12022: 72023: 42024: 52025: 62026: 9 (partial year)2122232425269
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20211
20227
20234
20245
20256
2026 (year to date)9
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.9x those in 2021 to 2022 (15 against 8).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V80500015/10/2021AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not
22V25000014/04/2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
22V34600017/05/2022ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
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
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
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2
25V45500007/07/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall
25V72900024/10/2025VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector de
26V20400031/03/2026VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
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.
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 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.