2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My 2020 lincoln aviator grand touring plug‑in hybrid has experienced multiple high‑voltage powertrain failures that create an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has twice lost propulsion while driving, displaying “powertrain malfunction / reduced powerâ€� and “service engine soonâ€�…”
“My 2020 lincoln aviator grand touring plug‑in hybrid has experienced multiple high‑voltage powertrain failures that create an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has twice lost propulsion while driving, displaying “powertrain malfunction / reduced powerâ€� and “service engine soonâ€�…”
“My 2020 lincoln aviator grand touring plug‑in hybrid has experienced multiple high‑voltage powertrain failures that create an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has twice lost propulsion while driving, displaying “powertrain malfunction / reduced powerâ€� and “service engine soonâ€�…”
“While driving, the vehicle displayed a “stop 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…”
“While driving, the vehicle displayed a “stop 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…”
“While driving, the vehicle displayed a “stop 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…”
“-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.”
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.