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2022 Lincoln Aviator problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 18% of relevant complaints.
Better than 90% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 6 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 16%).
Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 39 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (18%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 31%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other Lincoln Aviator years
Of the 3 Lincoln Aviator years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the best on engine and transmission share (18%). The worst is the 2021 (31%). By volume, the 2022 drew 45 complaints (7 drivetrain), against 39 for the 2021 and 24 for the 2023.
Lincoln Aviator years to avoid and best years →
2020 Aviator problems · 2021 Aviator problems · 2022
The rest of the picture on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 7 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 Lincoln Aviator engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 21 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
18 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 39 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (18%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Lincoln Aviator is back over prevention: 8 of 45 complaints (18%) name it, followed by structure (8) and electrical system (8). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 18% of the relevant total.
Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 18% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 90% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 3 Lincoln Aviator years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Aviator involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 21 in total: 25V455000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 24V635000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical), 22V088000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Lincoln Aviator years are better?
The 2022 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Lincoln Aviator years we track (18%). The other years run higher. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/lincoln-aviator
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