Recall 26V120000: 2026 Lincoln Navigator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 1,189
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
The risk
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The seat control 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 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Lincoln Navigator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V120000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S11
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Mar 13, 2026
- Components
- Seats:front assembly:power adjust (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology