2022 Lincoln Navigator problems and recalls

Owners have filed 21 complaints on the 2022 Lincoln Navigator, and NHTSA has issued 14 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (9 complaints).

21
Complaints
14
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
85.1
Severity index

Severity index 85.1 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 85.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 9 complaints (42.9%)9 43%Service BrakesService Brakes: 5 complaints (23.8%)5 24%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 4 complaints (19.0%)4 19%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 4 complaints (19.0%)4 19%Fuel SystemFuel System: 2 complaints (9.5%)2 10%GasolineGasoline: 2 complaints (9.5%)2 10%Visibility/WiperVisibility/Wiper: 2 complaints (9.5%)2 10%EngineEngine: 2 complaints (9.5%)2 10%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM942.9%
SERVICE BRAKES523.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER419.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE419.0%
FUEL SYSTEM29.5%
GASOLINE29.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER29.5%
ENGINE29.5%

Complaints filed per year

0472022: 62023: 62025: 22026: 7 (partial year)222325267
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20226
20236
20252
2026 (year to date)7

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
22V19300025/03/2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
22V45500024/06/2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand
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
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
25V13200028/02/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric o
25V31400009/05/2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
25V31500009/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-
25V40300013/06/2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired under Recall 22V455 (22C14). The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ
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
26V10400020/02/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer mo
26V16500019/03/2026BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and a
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.

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.