2020 Lincoln Aviator back over prevention problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2020 Lincoln Aviator — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“To Whom It May Concern, Please see attached formal notice regarding recurring defects, safety-related recall issues, Certified Pre-Owned representations, and financing concerns associated with my 2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve VIN [XXX] . This matter involves: • recurring suspension and electrical…”
filed May 11, 2026
“I don't know the component or system that failed but sometimes when I am parked and put my car into reverse, the brakes lock up but my car will roll backwards. I have to either jam both feet on the brake pedal or quickly shift the car back into park and turn the car off and restart it. This usually…”
filed Aug 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed…Campaign 26V123000 · Mar 3, 2026
- A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may…Campaign 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
- Video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displayingCampaign 25V159000 · Mar 14, 2025
- Accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference…Campaign 24V368000 · May 24, 2024
- Rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image…Campaign 23V598000 · Aug 25, 2023
- Video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displayingCampaign 23V342000 · May 12, 2023
Related service bulletins
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
25N17 · Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
Back Over Prevention problems in other Aviator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Aviator | 5 | 24% |
| 2022 Aviator | 8 | 19% |
| 2021 Aviator | 3 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.