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2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev.

2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev, describing incidents dated December 27, 2021 to September 22, 2026.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11766329 · Filed September 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. The driver attempted to restart the…
ODI #11742793 · Filed June 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower…
ODI #11448520 · Filed January 23, 2022
Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
- Recall 22V-063

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV SUV 4WD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Warning (Optional)

1 investigation

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev.

Power Train

ODI #11766329

Incident: September 22, 2026 · Filed: September 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rear power train failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11742793

Incident: June 12, 2025 · Filed: June 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower control arm and right knuckle failures. The contact was informed that the left and right lower control arms and the right knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with driver's side upper knuckle and left control arm failures. The mechanic related the failures to an unknown recall and referred the contact to the dealer for repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the lower control arms had failed due to the driver's side knuckle failure. The Lincoln manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the Ford manufacturer. The failure mileage was 117,353.

Power Train

ODI #11448520

Incident: December 27, 2021 · Filed: January 23, 2022

Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11447655

Incident: January 14, 2022 · Filed: January 16, 2022

The Rear View Camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. It has been inspected several times with no resolve.

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