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2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Safety Overview

The 2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
  • Back over prevention:software
  • Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

Consumers have also filed 7 safety complaints.

Common areas of concern reported by owners include electrical.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for LINCOLN NAVIGATOR owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 26V204000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-...

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. If ignored, windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 3/31/2026
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 26V165000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nau...

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 26V165000: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/19/2026
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-4...

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 26V104000: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/20/2026
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 25V314000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles.

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. If ignored, aloss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 5/9/2025
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 25V315000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025...

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V315000: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/9/2025
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Esc...

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V852000: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/8/2024
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:owners/service/other manual. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. If ignored, without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge.

Reported: 6/9/2023
2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 23V128000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehi...

A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V128000: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/24/2023

Recent Complaints

ODI ID: 11766178.0

Component: STRUCTURE

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1

"My son was getting into the front passenger door after school today and went he stepped up on the auto running boards it closed on his foot crushing his foot in between the vehicle and running board. The running board would not release. Multiple people in the carpool line saw my son screaming and crying in pain and had to run over to help me stand on and put pressure on the running board to create enough space for him to be able to barely pull his foot free. He suffered redness, swelling and bruising in most of his toes and toe joints. Plus trauma from the incident itself. His foot was trapped for over 1.5 min with 3 adults and 2 teenagers trying to help him free it. Unacceptable. This is incredibly dangerous and would have severely injured a smaller child using the running boards to enter the vehicle."

Reported: 9/22/2026
ODI ID: 11735789.0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V165000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. "

Reported: 5/5/2026
ODI ID: 11643845.0

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"When the car starts the head lights run through a series of motion checks, they go left, right down and then back up. We run into an issue every few weeks where the headlights stay in the down position. This happened with our car and a loaner we received from the dealership. I do have video of the issue. That shows the lights stuck down, when you restart the car the lights run the motion checks and come back up as they should. When the lights stay in the down position they only illuminate about 30' in front of the car."

Reported: 1/17/2025
ODI ID: 11605011.0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"We buy used 2023 Lincoln Navigator with only 2937 miles and the running boards opens and close by it self and the most dangerous that the car doesn’t start whenever it wants I have 3 times already it just doesn’t start so I don’t know what to do"

Reported: 7/11/2024
ODI ID: 11580426.0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"The contact rented a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the electronic systems became inoperable. The backup camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called for Roadside Assistance. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200. The VIN was not available."

Reported: 3/31/2024
ODI ID: 11587929.0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"Upon starting, my 2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L has a significant delay when booting the back up camera and infotainment system and renders the vehicle safety systems unusable. Sometimes the back up camera freezes and locks the screen, sometimes it doesn't turn on at all. Often, the infotainment screen doesn't launch at all. I have multiple videos of evidence but this website won't allow me to submit them, only pictures."

Reported: 1/25/2024
ODI ID: 11554203.0

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0

"2023 Lincoln Navigator power running boards defaulting to off, even when turned to auto will automatically switch to off. The dealership has no idea what the problem is. Risher Lincoln Hot Springs Arkansas We have had the car less than 2 months"

Reported: 10/25/2023