I've had plenty of Lincoln in the bay over the years, and the seatbelt complaints on these don't surprise me. 50 on the NHTSA record across 8 model-year entries (2006–2020) is not a fluke. The 2019 Lincoln Navigator is carrying most of the weight on this category — about 40% of every seatbelt complaint filed against Lincoln comes from that one truck. The pattern shows up across the lineup, but that year-model is where it concentrates. 6 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Average shop fix runs about $500 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
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8 model-year entries · 2006–2020
Lincoln seatbelts problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Lincoln vehicles for seatbelts issues. 10 active recall campaigns. See seatbelts across all makes →
Complaints
50
Recalls
10
Year-models
8
Avg fix
$500
1crash
6injuries
Worst-affected Lincoln model-years for seatbelts Top 8 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2019 Lincoln Navigator
20 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$500 severe
2006 Lincoln Town Car
7 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2013 Lincoln MKZ
6 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2019 Lincoln Nautilus
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2020 Lincoln Navigator
3 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$500 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$500 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKC
3 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2011 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
Active recalls — Lincoln seatbelts 2 on file
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.
Common questions
How many Lincoln seatbelts complaints are on file with NHTSA?
50 complaints across 8 model-year entries from 2006 to 2020. 10 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts issues across the Lincoln lineup.
Which Lincoln model has the most seatbelts complaints?
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator leads with 20 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Town Car (7) and 2013 MKZ (6).
What does it cost to fix Lincoln seatbelts problems?
Independent shops average $500 for seatbelts repairs across the Lincoln lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Lincoln seatbelts recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts on Lincoln vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Lincoln.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.