Model year 2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2027 Lincoln Aviator: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2027 Lincoln Aviator at 20 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2027 Lincoln Aviator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator, newest first.

Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust

NHTSA 26V470000 Reported Jul 21, 2026

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S53)
Units affected: 76,748 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the driverâs seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Mid/rear assembly

NHTSA 26V451000 Reported Jul 14, 2026

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S52)
Units affected: 387,911 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2027 Lincoln Aviator fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2027 Lincoln Aviator EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Aviator AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/24/20 mpg	$3,350	454
Aviator RWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/25/20 mpg	$3,350	439

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2027 Lincoln Aviator crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2027 Lincoln Aviator NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2027 LINCOLN AVIATOR SUV ICE AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.1%	No
2027 LINCOLN AVIATOR SUV ICE RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	14.7%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2027 Lincoln Aviator owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2027 Lincoln Aviator received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Aviator model years

Lincoln Aviator by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Aviator	20–21 mpg	6	4	5/5
2025 Aviator	20–21 mpg	15	18	5/5
2024 Aviator	20–21 mpg	8	7	5/5
2023 Aviator	19–23 mpg	16	30	5/5
2022 Aviator	20–23 mpg	22	63	5/5
2021 Aviator	20–23 mpg	28	45	5/5
2020 Aviator	20–23 mpg	30	120	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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