Total Complaints
18 filings
LINCOLN AVIATOR PHEV · model year
18 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2020LINCOLNAVIATOR PHEV carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2020 AVIATOR PHEV is electrical system with 5 filings, followed by power train (3) and forward collision avoidance: warnings (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2020 AVIATOR PHEV, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
18 filings
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
While driving, the vehicle displayed a âStop Safely Nowâ warning and immediately began limiting operation. At the same time, steering effort increased significantly, similar to a loss or reduction of power steering assist, making the vehicle difficult to control. I was unable to safely pull over when the warning appeared and was forced to limp the vehicle into a nearby residential street to avoid traffic. After stopping, the vehicle became immobilized and repeatedly engaged the electronic parking brake. The vehicle could not remain in neutral and required roadside assistance. Towing was difficult due to the inability to keep the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, and diagnostics identified a high-voltage isolation fault (DTC P0AA6) traced to the air conditioning compressor on the hybrid system. The component is currently being replaced. The sudden shutdown combined with increased steering effort and inability to safely pull over created a significant safet
While driving, the vehicle displayed a âStop Safely Nowâ warning and immediately began limiting operation. At the same time, steering effort increased significantly, similar to a loss or reduction of power steering assist, making the vehicle difficult to control. I was unable to safely pull over when the warning appeared and was forced to limp the vehicle into a nearby residential street to avoid traffic. After stopping, the vehicle became immobilized and repeatedly engaged the electronic parking brake. The vehicle could not remain in neutral and required roadside assistance. Towing was difficult due to the inability to keep the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, and diagnostics identified a high-voltage isolation fault (DTC P0AA6) traced to the air conditioning compressor on the hybrid system. The component is currently being replaced. The sudden shutdown combined with increased steering effort and inability to safely pull over created a significant safet
While driving, the vehicle displayed a âStop Safely Nowâ warning and immediately began limiting operation. At the same time, steering effort increased significantly, similar to a loss or reduction of power steering assist, making the vehicle difficult to control. I was unable to safely pull over when the warning appeared and was forced to limp the vehicle into a nearby residential street to avoid traffic. After stopping, the vehicle became immobilized and repeatedly engaged the electronic parking brake. The vehicle could not remain in neutral and required roadside assistance. Towing was difficult due to the inability to keep the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, and diagnostics identified a high-voltage isolation fault (DTC P0AA6) traced to the air conditioning compressor on the hybrid system. The component is currently being replaced. The sudden shutdown combined with increased steering effort and inability to safely pull over created a significant safet
-Check engine light on - Service vehicle soon light on -Fault with hight voltage system. Can't drive the vehicle.
-Check engine light on - Service vehicle soon light on -Fault with hight voltage system. Can't drive the vehicle.
Unsure what component failed specifically, has been inspected by dealer multiple times. This randomly occurs while driving. It disables a number of safety features such a collision assist and traction control as well as several driving modes until the car is fully powered off and restarted. There are multiple reports of this occurring frequently in online groups. No warnings prior to the failure but multiple warnings when it fails. This can occur daily, even multiple times a day during normal driving. Dealer has tried replacing multiple modules and sensors but problem persists.
Unsure what component failed specifically, has been inspected by dealer multiple times. This randomly occurs while driving. It disables a number of safety features such a collision assist and traction control as well as several driving modes until the car is fully powered off and restarted. There are multiple reports of this occurring frequently in online groups. No warnings prior to the failure but multiple warnings when it fails. This can occur daily, even multiple times a day during normal driving. Dealer has tried replacing multiple modules and sensors but problem persists.
Unsure what component failed specifically, has been inspected by dealer multiple times. This randomly occurs while driving. It disables a number of safety features such a collision assist and traction control as well as several driving modes until the car is fully powered off and restarted. There are multiple reports of this occurring frequently in online groups. No warnings prior to the failure but multiple warnings when it fails. This can occur daily, even multiple times a day during normal driving. Dealer has tried replacing multiple modules and sensors but problem persists.
Ever since buying my 2023 Lincoln aviator hybrid, Iâve been experiencing brake pedal issues, a constant pressure and a pulsating feeling when applying the brakes like the ABS is kicking on. I have taken it to my dealership that I bought the vehicle from over four times for the same issue. They keep saying that itâs normal, I see that the old aviators had the same issue on the hybrid system And a TSB was released for it at one point. While driving the vehicle one day it would not stop so I had to slam on the brakes, causing them to lock up temporarily once I did that it seemed to have improved the breaking almost like something was stuck from the factory! Still to this day I still feel the pressure and the feeling like the ABS is kicking on periodically. I have tried taken it into my dealer multiple times and they keep saying that itâs normal. I opened a case with Lincoln but they keep taking the word of the dealer that nothing is wrong with the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously experienced rear camera failures and was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 (Back Over Prevention) was completed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera image was intermittently blue or black. The contact also stated that the infotainment screen image was intermittently black or blue while starting the vehicle. 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 vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Mileage: 20,000
Lane keep assist does not keep vehicle in the center of the lane, but pulls the vehicle to the left almost on top of the strip dividing lanes. Since I first purchased the Lincoln Aviator, the center screen used to interface with audio, HVAC, settings and especially Apple CarPlay goes completely black hence losing many controls. This has been consistent since I purchased the vehicle. Lincoln has tried to repair the vehicle several times without success. I lose the back up camera also. I have to stop and shutdown the vehicle and the screen reactivates. I have address all previous Lincoln recalls on this vehicle.
Lane keep assist does not keep vehicle in the center of the lane, but pulls the vehicle to the left almost on top of the strip dividing lanes. Since I first purchased the Lincoln Aviator, the center screen used to interface with audio, HVAC, settings and especially Apple CarPlay goes completely black hence losing many controls. This has been consistent since I purchased the vehicle. Lincoln has tried to repair the vehicle several times without success. I lose the back up camera also. I have to stop and shutdown the vehicle and the screen reactivates. I have address all previous Lincoln recalls on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH on an entrance ramp onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The warning message "Stop Safely Now" and "Full Accessory Power Mode" were displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment. The contact then continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact's husband later received a warning message in his app stating, "High Voltage Battery". The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where unknown wires were tightened. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opene
Mileage: 10,000
I was driving and an alert to pull over came on. The car would not accelerate and I was in the middle of a parkway where speeds were 55 mph. It almost seemed like the car couldn't figure out to go to gas mode when the battery depleted the range. The car is a hybrid.
I was driving and an alert to pull over came on. The car would not accelerate and I was in the middle of a parkway where speeds were 55 mph. It almost seemed like the car couldn't figure out to go to gas mode when the battery depleted the range. The car is a hybrid.
BRAKES FAILED WHEN DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS A STEEP HILL. RECEIVED SIX ERROR "SERVICE NOW" MESSAGES: SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM, HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION, PRE-COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE. WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP AND HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. SUBSEQUENT CONVERSATION WITH DEALER SERVICE DEPT , WAS TOLD RECALL 20U29 APPLIES. GAVE ME A DOZEN 'CODES' FOR FAULTY/AFFECTED SYSTEMS ON CAR BEFORE I STOPPED HIM BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE ACRONYMS. I HAVE SEARCHED AND CANNOT FIND A RECALL BY THAT NUMBER. THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS SCARY AND I AM GLAD IT OCCURRED AT HOME.
Mileage: 1,500
BRAKES FAILED WHEN DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS A STEEP HILL. RECEIVED SIX ERROR "SERVICE NOW" MESSAGES: SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM, HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION, PRE-COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE. WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP AND HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. SUBSEQUENT CONVERSATION WITH DEALER SERVICE DEPT , WAS TOLD RECALL 20U29 APPLIES. GAVE ME A DOZEN 'CODES' FOR FAULTY/AFFECTED SYSTEMS ON CAR BEFORE I STOPPED HIM BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE ACRONYMS. I HAVE SEARCHED AND CANNOT FIND A RECALL BY THAT NUMBER. THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS SCARY AND I AM GLAD IT OCCURRED AT HOME.
Mileage: 1,500
BRAKES FAILED WHEN DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS A STEEP HILL. RECEIVED SIX ERROR "SERVICE NOW" MESSAGES: SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM, HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION, PRE-COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE. WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP AND HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. SUBSEQUENT CONVERSATION WITH DEALER SERVICE DEPT , WAS TOLD RECALL 20U29 APPLIES. GAVE ME A DOZEN 'CODES' FOR FAULTY/AFFECTED SYSTEMS ON CAR BEFORE I STOPPED HIM BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE ACRONYMS. I HAVE SEARCHED AND CANNOT FIND A RECALL BY THAT NUMBER. THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS SCARY AND I AM GLAD IT OCCURRED AT HOME.
Mileage: 1,500
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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