2025 Lincoln Navigator: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator: 6 recalls, 13 owner complaints and up to 17 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V439000 · 2025 · 171 vehicles
What's wrong: The passenger side air bag May have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Why it matters: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V488000 · 2025 · 312,120 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while adas features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The ebb module software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V823000 · 2025 · 679 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while adas features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V831000 · 2025 · 1,195 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear lightbar May have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights May not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) May lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Electrical, Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V165000 · 2026 · 254,640 vehicles
What's wrong: The image processing module a (ipma) May experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (adas) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driverâs ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The image processing module a software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. This is a phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 aviator, 2025 explorer, 2025 nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 navigator will notify…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (3): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Forward collision avoidance (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has 13 owner complaints, ranking #24 of 31 Navigator model years for complaints (well below the 44 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (10 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 2,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (16 complaints, 7 recalls), 2026 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Lincoln Navigator problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (3), forward collision avoidance (3), brakes (3).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA ratings run up to 17 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S10)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Lincoln Navigator repair manual?
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