2026 Lincoln Navigator Seat Power Seat Recall (26V120)

Recall 26V120 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Lincoln Navigator in recall 26V120?

The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Navigator with recall 26V120?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the power adjust.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V120?

Recall 26V120 covers 1,189 vehicles: 2026 Lincoln Navigator.

NHTSA lists 1,189 vehicles in this campaign, built November 26, 2025 to December 16, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Navigator seat power seat recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

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.

When was recall 26V120 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V120 to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 13, 2026.

This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 20 days. If your Navigator was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Navigator is part of recall 26V120?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V120 is open on your Navigator, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Navigator vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Navigator owners do about recall 26V120?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V120000 applies to your Navigator.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lincoln dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any power adjust symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Navigator owners reporting to NHTSA?

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V120 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.

Can recall 26V120 make my Navigator a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this power adjust recall means their Navigator qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2026 Lincoln Navigator in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Navigator went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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