2019 Lincoln Navigator seat belts problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2019 Lincoln Navigator — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, around 7:00–8:00 PM, I was driving a 2019 Lincoln Navigator normally when the driver's seat-belt pretensioner suddenly deployed without any crash, collision, or impact. The seat belt tightened forcefully against my chest, causing an injury, and I noticed a strong chemical/fume smell…”
filed Sep 21, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the front driver’s side seat belt pretensioner inadvertently deployed and released smoke. The vehicle was towed to the residence and could not be repaired by a mobile technician. The vehicle was then towed…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock…Campaign 26V344000 · May 27, 2026
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock…Campaign 25V197000 · May 23, 2025
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy…Campaign 24V099000 · Feb 9, 2024
Seat Belts problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Navigator | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 Navigator | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Navigator | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 Navigator | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 Navigator | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 Navigator | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Navigator | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 Navigator | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 Navigator | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
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.