2015 Lincoln Navigator Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,850,956 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V572000 2025-09-03 1,456,417 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or…

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V270000 2025-04-23 160,729 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Consequence

A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.

VISIBILITY 25V091000 2025-02-14 35,328 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.

VISIBILITY 22V648000 2022-08-26 198,482 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

Consequence

Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
POWER TRAIN
5
ENGINE
4
1crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VISIBILITY
3
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes3injuries
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
1
Total complaints31

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Unknown. When vehicle is running there is a strong smell of burnt wires coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. It gets worse after running for awhile. Smell is stronger when the air is on. Reading other recalls it sounds similar to recalls on similar vehicles blower motors.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-15

“Second row passenger side captains chair seat latch that secures it to the floor is defective. Metal teeth somehow are worn off prevent the seat from latching to the floor. Huge safety issue for this as it’s mostly kids sitting in the back that may not even notice or say anything. Makes me…”

SEATS · reported 2025-12-15

“Telescoping button on steering column does not work. The steering wheel is in a low position making it difficult to enter and exit vehicle.”

STEERING · reported 2025-04-25

“The contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign number: 25v091000 (visibility). The contact became aware that the remedy the manufacturer has for the recall repair was to cut the led wire and disable it permanently. The contact does not agree with…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-03-22

“The contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v648000 (visibility, electrical system); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, shortly after the repair the climate control blower motor…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-02-26

“The contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v648000 (visibility, electrical system); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, shortly after the repair the climate control blower motor…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2025-02-26

“The ecoboost engine is skipping time.”

ENGINE · reported 2025-02-06

“My 2015 lincoln navigator suddenly down shifts when driving. I was on the highway driving 65 mph when I had to pull off onto the edge of the highway at night in chicago. This is very scary and a significant safety issue. Ford knows of the defects with the transmission in this model. They have…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-07-19
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.