2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Aviator has 5 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures ($700-$2,500 repair) and Unexpected Acceleration and Phantom Braking With Driver-Assist (Co-Pilot360 / BlueCruise) Engaged ($0-$500 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford 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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Aviator has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures, Unexpected Acceleration and Phantom Braking With Driver-Assist (Co-Pilot360 / BlueCruise) Engaged. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2024 Lincoln Aviator has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368 and Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures and Unexpected Acceleration and Phantom Braking With Driver-Assist (Co-Pilot360 / BlueCruise) Engaged. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lincoln Aviator issues range from $0 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators are included in Ford recall 24S35/NHTSA 24V368. The APIM video circuit can be susceptible to 1.6-2.7 GHz electromagnetic interference from an in-use mobile phone placed near the console while the vehicle is in reverse. Ford testing found the wor… Severity: high.
2020+ Aviator with the optional Air Glide suspension shares its compressor and air spring design with the related Ford Explorer ST/Platinum. Owners report compressor noise becoming progressively louder by 40,000-80,000 miles, then bag leaks (rear first), then compressor burnout. Repairs typically run $700-$2,500. Severity: high.
Owners across multiple model years report two opposite but related ADAS misbehaviors. With adaptive cruise / driver-assist (Co-Pilot360, ActiveGlide/BlueCruise) engaged, the Aviator has unexpectedly ACCELERATED toward a stopped vehicle instead of continuing to slow, and separatel… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: high.
Ford recall 25S66/NHTSA 25V407 covers certain 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviators produced from October 19, 2018, through May 30, 2025. Insufficient adhesive bonding can allow a C-pillar trim applique or rear-door window division bar to detach while driving, creating a road hazard. Not ev… Severity: medium.
2020+ Aviators with the panoramic moonroof are widely reported to leak after heavy rain or carwashes when the rear sunroof drain lines clog with debris. Water tracks down the A-pillars or C-pillars, soaks the headliner, drips onto third-row seats or visors, and can enter interior… Repairs typically run $150-$1,200. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
