Recall 22V953 affects 101,001 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with short seat belt warning chimes. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 101,001 2020-2023 Aviator and Corsair vehicles equipped with the Revel Audio System because the seat belt warning chime can stop too soon after startup when the driver's belt is unbuckled. That weak warning can increase the risk of injury during a crash; Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The audio head unit in affected 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with the Revel Audio System controls more than music. It also helps play the audible seat belt warning chime. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, that chime is supposed to keep sounding for the required time so the driver gets a clear reminder.
On these vehicles, the Audio Control Module can mute part of the chime while it initializes an internal amplifier that is not used in Revel-equipped vehicles. That software problem cuts off part of the audible warning. The result is a seat belt warning chime that lasts less than 4 seconds, which does not meet the occupant crash protection standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. What you hear is the defect itself: when the vehicle starts with the driver's belt unbuckled, the chime stops too soon.
Who's affected?
Covers Aviator SUVs from 2020 through 2023 and Corsair SUVs from 2020 through 2022, all tied to the front seat belt warning system.
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| 2020 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| Units affected | 101,001 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unbelted seat belt warning chime that fails to alert leaves an occupant without the normal reminder to buckle up and increases the risk of injury during a crash. Buckle each occupant before moving the vehicle and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator or Corsair is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free audio control module software update that fixes the short seat belt warning chime.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V953 and Lincoln recall 22C35 when you call.
- Buckle every seat belt before driving, and do not rely only on the audible chime until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician updates the audio control module software so the seat belt warning chime sounds for the required time when the driver's belt is not buckled at startup. The software update, parts, and labor are free under recall 22V953. Ford's general reimbursement plan covers eligible remedies owners paid for before recall notification, with reimbursement eligibility ending February 24, 2023. If you already paid for a related warning chime repair, contact Ford customer service or ask the Lincoln service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 23, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| January 6, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 6, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 6, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 7, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V953?
Recall 22V953 covers 101,001 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with the Revel Audio System. The seat belt warning chime can sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver starts the vehicle without buckling the seat belt, which fails federal occupant crash protection requirements.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator or Corsair is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Lincoln is included in recall 22V953. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the audio control module software update. Reference Ford recall number 22C35 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lincoln dealers will update the audio control module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the audible warning chime does not properly alert the driver when the seat belt is unbuckled. That reduces the warning meant to prompt belt use and can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 22V953?
Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your Aviator or Corsair is included, then call a Lincoln dealer for the free software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V953000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V953 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V953000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →