2022 Lincoln Aviator: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2022 Lincoln Aviator? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 41 complaints, with Structural Problems as the top reported area.
2022 Lincoln Aviator Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2022 Lincoln Aviator Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2022 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
15.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
15.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 41 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 20 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Structural Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Aviator
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 41
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 20
- Top reported component
- Structural Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 21
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 18 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electric range (miles)
- 460
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2022 Lincoln Aviator Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Structural Problems
Electrical Faults
Back Over Prevention
Complaint patterns center on Structural Problems, Electrical Faults, Back Over Prevention. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2022 Lincoln Aviator
Inspection Focus
- Inspect for structural issues, such as body panel gaps or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for electrical and back-over prevention systems.
- Request service records for reported components like electrical faults and back-over prevention.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on structural integrity and electrical systems.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect for structural issues, such as body panel gaps or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for electrical and back-over prevention systems.
- Request service records for reported components like electrical faults and back-over prevention.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on structural integrity and electrical systems.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Lincoln Aviator, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 41 NHTSA complaints and 20 recalls, with complaints concentrated in structural problems and electrical faults. Crash-related complaints are few, but the data is limited to a single model year.
- Structural Problems and Electrical Faults each account for 8 complaints, the highest counts.
- Back Over Prevention has 7 complaints, suggesting a potential issue with that system.
- Only 4 crash-related complaints were reported, which is relatively low.
- Structural Problems
- Electrical Faults
- Back Over Prevention
All 2022 Lincoln Aviator Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
THIS REQUIRES A RECALL ASAP. Dealers are well aware of this problem as is Lincoln CHQ but Lincoln refuses to address it. Rear camera cannot differentiate between steady rain & an object which then causes car to engage the collision avoidance system which then prevents ability to …
REF C PILLAR RECALL & NHTSA Complaint # 11713372 by another owner on 11/18/25. NHTSA NEEDS TO ISSUE RECALL FOR A PILLARS. Have had wind noise issue on front passenger side since I bought car. Dealer looked at numerous times in 3 yrs & always stated ‘unable to recreate condition’ …
REF RECALL 26V117 (Wiper Motor failure) & MY (2) PRIOR NHTSA COMPLAINTS; 11681607 & 11688314 (Autosense wiper operation failure). Autosense wiping does not clear wIndshield enough for visibility & therefore can’t be relied upon for safe driving. The only way to get MANUAL INTERMI…
Lincoln Way App team bricked (some) users by deploying an App update early Feb 2026 that was not backwards compatible for use of basic features/function. I last used App Jan 2026 while car was at dealer but when I picked up car 2/13/26 I was BRICKED with no ability to use App sin…
Regarding safety recall notice 25S66/NHTSA recall 25V407 - we took our car to the local Lincoln dealer in Lubbock (Gene Messer Ford/Lincoln) in late November for the repair of the recall "C-Pillar Applique Delamination." There was considerable wind/rattle noise coming from the p…
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and entering the on-ramp, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel…
On July 25, 2025 my 2022 Lincoln Aviator Hybrid Grand Touring Edition stalled while driving on Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs. I lost partial control of the vehicle but was able to guide it onto the shoulder and allow it to coast to a stop. I had this vehicle towed to the dea…
Rear door trim came loose and fell off while driving. Had the service department at the local dealership look at the missing trim on the rear of the car and they noticed multiple of the plastic clips holding the trim on the rear were broken and remained in the area where the tri…
high voltage alert and vehicle shuts down and unable to drive and car locks up Should be recall# 23s53 and NHTSA campaign # 23v-626 It has not been repaired yet and this is very frustrating has happened 4-5 times Last incident happened on 11/7/2025 inside of a car wash & had to …
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the trim pieces on the liftgate partially detached. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle received an un…
1- ABS/Braking Issue The ABS system appears to be malfunctioning. On multiple occasions, typically once or twice a week, when I apply the brakes, the tires lock up and cause the vehicle to skid. This happens most often when descending hills or backing up on a sloped driveway. The…
Emergency escape issue Like many modern cars the aviator was designed with electric opening doors. Of the four doors, only the front driver side door has a manual override in case of emergency. That means if a major accident was to occur on that ONE door and disable the vehicl…
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The…
My Aviator was parked with trunk open to load groceries from shopping cart. Must have stepped under bumper such that it triggered the kick sensor to close the tailgate. The problem is, it did NOT detect spouse’s body, did NOT stop the tailgate from closing & as a result, hit him …
Reference my NHTSA complaint # 11681607 dtd 8/19/25 regarding the problem with Autosense wipers that I’ve had since I bought my Aviator 2.5 yrs ago. As I previously reported, problem was finally resolved in April when dealer replaced the Autosense sensor. I have come to learn tha…
Despite multiple backup camera recalls & fixes, the backup camera blurs visibility & engages the backup collision avoidance system when there’s a steady rain thereby preventing me from backing car up my DW & parking in garage. The vehicle repeatedly stops & engages the rear colli…
The AUTOSENSE wiper function has been erratic & not working properly since my Aviator was a yr old (2022). None of the Autosense wiper stalk positions worked correctly to clear the windshield enough for safe visability. I had dealer check this problem 3 times in 2023 & 2024 & th…
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure …
Lincoln Aviators 2020-2024 using the Sync 3 Radio screen. Have a issue not switching to dimmed/night mode during night time driving. This is a major safety issue because when driving a night you have a super bright display inches from your eyes creating a blinding issue at night…
Please see the attached email conversations and service records with Lincoln Motor Company (manufacturer) and Kayser Lincoln (service center and dealer) regarding the issues with the display in this vehicle. I have had this vehicle into the service center 50 times in the past 2 …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator.
2022 Lincoln Aviator Recalls
20 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. 20 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2022 Lincoln Aviator Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 41 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 20 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Lincoln Aviator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?▾
#1: Structural Problems (8 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (8 complaints). #3: Back Over Prevention (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 41 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?▾
Yes. 20 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 20 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Lincoln Aviator?▾
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Structural Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Aviator reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.