Lincoln Recalls 36,994 Navigators Over Self-Moving Front Seat
Lincoln is recalling 36,994 Navigators because the front passenger seat can move on its own. See which model years are covered and how to check a VIN.
Lincoln is recalling 36,994 Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years because the front passenger seat can start moving without anyone touching a seat control, according to Car and Driver, which cited the recall documents Lincoln filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The fix is to switch off the feature behind the problem. Dealers will do that work at no charge.
What goes wrong with the seat
The trouble centers on the Chauffeur Seat Feature. It lets someone in the second row adjust the front passenger seat using a touchscreen built into the center console. According to the recall filing, residue on that touch display can cause the front passenger seat to slide forward or back, or to recline up or down, with no one pressing a button.
Lincoln also described a second scenario. If the home screen button on the rear touchscreen is pressed at the same moment as a seat adjustment, the seat may travel all the way to the end of its track without any further button presses.
Why it matters
An empty seat that shifts by itself is an annoyance. A seat that moves while someone is sitting in it could injure that person, which is the reason Lincoln gave for the recall. The filing covers the front passenger seat only, so the risk applies to whoever rides in that position.
What the repair involves
Owners are asked to bring an affected Navigator to an authorized Lincoln dealer, where technicians will deactivate the Chauffeur Seat Feature. Car and Driver noted that once the function is turned off, it does not appear that it will work any longer. The repair is free at a franchised dealer.
How owners can check their vehicle
Lincoln says dealers and owners should already have been notified by mail. Anyone who has not received a letter can still find out whether a Navigator is included. The NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls accepts a vehicle identification number (VIN). The same tool also lets users search by year, make and model, and it shows any other open recalls on the vehicle.
What is covered
- Vehicle: Lincoln Navigator with the Chauffeur Seat Feature
- Model years: 2025 through 2027
- Vehicles recalled: 36,994
- Remedy: dealer deactivates the Chauffeur Seat Feature at no cost
- Owner notification: mailed letters, which Lincoln says should already have gone out
Source: Car and Driver
