The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V165000·Announced 2027-07-03

Lincoln Navigator recalled for rearview camera and driver assistance software failure

Ford recalls Navigator, Nautilus, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles for Image Processing Module A software failures that can disable the rearview camera and advanced driver assistance features. Free software updates are available.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves loss of critical safety systems (rearview camera and multiple driver assistance features) due to software failures. While no injuries or crashes are explicitly reported, the failure of these systems reduces driver visibility and safety assistance, creating theoretical crash risk. The rule caps theoretical hazards at High (3) when no incidents are reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software may experience unexpected resets, causing loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance features.

The affected driver assistance features include pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. When these systems fail, drivers lose the ability to rely on the rearview camera and these safety features, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified in phases between April 13, 2026, and June 22, 2026. Ford will provide free software updates through authorized dealers or over-the-air updates. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. The recall number is 26S21.

The recalled product

Product
2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • software-malfunction
  • camera-failure
  • adas-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
254,640

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • NAVIGATOR
  • NAUTILUS
  • EXPLORER
  • AVIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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