The defect
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 remedy
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 own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2026 |
Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Other seats recalls in 2026
29 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the seats; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 26V671000 9 Oct 2026 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 26V664000 8 Oct 2026 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 26V655000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V588000 11 Sept 2026 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 26V544000 21 Aug 2026 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 26V470000 21 Jul 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V451000 14 Jul 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V430000 2 Jul 2026 | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026