2026 Lincoln Navigator recall: Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
1,189 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Lincoln Navigator.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
567 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD recall: Driveshaft May Separate
- March 3, 2026 2026-2027 Ford E-350, 2026-2027 Ford E-450 recall: Backup Alarm Sound Failure
- March 3, 2026 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and 1 more model recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
- Feb. 20, 2026 2022-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator and 8 more models recall: Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 20, 2026 2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lincoln Navigator 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V120000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,189 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S11 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record