2025 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
14
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Navigator and 14 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 3 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
- STEERING2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
2025 Navigator Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 26V165000
Ford 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 advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · 26V104000
Ford 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 module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · 25V823000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 25V831000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 25V488000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 25V439000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
2025 Navigator Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 55305 | Oct 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 21-Sep-2026 may exhibit second and/or third row power seat functions inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DT… | 11039159 |
| SCMK-SCML-26.2.5.7.2 Navi | Oct 27, 2026 | SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Enhanced second row seat operation to prevent movement interruptions | 11038899 |
| CAD-26-4039 | Oct 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The DTC(s) present indicate that the vehicle requires a software update. The presen… | 11039140 |
| CAD-26-4017 | Oct 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The DTCs indicate that the vehicle requires the following replacement component - P… | 11039135 |
| SSM 55258 | Oct 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engin… | 11038627 |
| SSM 55244 | Oct 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel clu… | 11038622 |
| SSM 55229 | Oct 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a second row floor console may experience a sliding cover over the cup holders that has become separated. Engineering is aware of… | 11038442 |
| SSM 55226 | Oct 7, 2026 | SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replace… | 11038439 |
| SSM 55220 | Oct 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Androi… | 11038437 |
| DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav | Sep 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING | Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops | 11037814 |
| DDM-PDM-26.21.7 Exped&Nav | Sep 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state | 11037820 |
| SSM 55208 | Sep 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the bo… | 11037569 |
| SSM 55198 | Sep 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS | Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a condition where the second-row seat does not return to the latched p… | 11037562 |
| SSM 55194 | Sep 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E, 2025-2026 Navigator and 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. This may be due to the body control module… | 11037561 |
| RCM-26.AD Expedition&Navi | Sep 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -Restraints Control Module update to implement robust power-on reset logic. | 11037512 |
| IPMA-26.11.0 Navigator | Sep 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 26S21 Recall remedy Infotainment system update to prevent rearview camera image interruptions | 11037509 |
| IPMA-26.11.0 Exped&Nav | Sep 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -Image Processing Module A update to the latest software level | 11037503 |
| TSB 26-2358 V2 | Sep 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls, d… | 11037654 |
| SSM 55131 | Aug 27, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable… | 11036601 |
| BLEM-26.18.0 Exped&Nav | Aug 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Bluetooth Low Energy Module | 11036519 |
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