2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aviator Phev years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev. That is the most of any Aviator Phev model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5
Engine5
Fuel/propulsion System3
Unknown or Other3
Back Over Prevention2 · ~8,530 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance2 · ~18,336 mi
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Seats1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System533%———
Engine533%———
Fuel/propulsion System320%———
Unknown or Other320%———
Back Over Prevention213%8,530——
Forward Collision Avoidance213%18,336——
Service Brakes213%———
Air Bags17%———
Seats17%———
Suspension17%———
Vehicle Speed Control17%———
Visibility/wiper17%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 8 complaints
2022: 8202282023: 2202322024: 1202412025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev recalls (1)

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Hybrid propulsion systemMar 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V187000 · 585 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain. The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness date code label, and replace the harness, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S19.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle went into limp home mode at highway speeds, reporting stored OBD-II codes including: U0100, U0415:00:08, U0415:00:28, B1088, U0418, U0253, U3000:42:69, P061A The check engine light illuminated. The dashboard spewed numerous systems disabled message. OTA messages reported: "The hill start…

Service Brakes · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767760

This vehicle suffers from the low-pressure fuel pump defect tracked under NHTSA Campaign Number 25V455000 (Ford Recall 25S75). Since 2024, the vehicle has experienced a recurring Check Engine Light accompanied by engine hesitation and fuel delivery failures. Because the manufacturer has failed to…

Engine · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764072

Safety issue that occurs while driving that nearly caused me to drive off rd multiple times, has been reported by others on Lincoln forum & appears to be pervasive safety issue. 2nd row seat automatically folds down, moves up & slams into back of drivers seat, even WHILE driving. Happened sev…

Seats · received Mar 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11649958

I had damage to my electrical system caused by rodents chewing wires. Upon researching this issue I have found that Ford Motor Company has used soy-based wire coatings which has led to this being a consistent problem with this vehicle. Not only did this cost me $1,500+ dollars to repair which is…

Electrical System · received Jan 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11637250

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V342000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Back Over Prevention · received Apr 11, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11582338

Other Lincoln Aviator Phev years

← 2021 Aviator Phev · 2023 Aviator Phev →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Aviator Phev60
2022151
2021 Aviator Phev50
2020 Aviator Phev100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aviator Phev model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.