Recall 23V598 covers 177,402 2018-2023 Lincoln Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, and Transit vehicles for rearview camera display failure. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln recall 23V598 covers 177,402 2018-2023 Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, and Transit vehicles because the rearview camera or 360-degree camera can fail to show an image in reverse. Reduced rear visibility increases crash risk, and the dealer repair is free.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The rearview camera system on affected 2018-2023 Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, and Transit vehicles sends video to the center display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. On vehicles with the 360-degree camera system, several cameras feed a wider view around the vehicle. That image helps the driver see the area directly behind the vehicle before backing up.
The failure starts inside the camera circuit or, on certain Transit vehicles, inside the image processing software. Heat and humidity can let tin oxide build up on the camera's internal connector, and a misaligned connector can deform the contact surface. Either condition interrupts the video signal. In Transit vehicles with the 360-degree camera system, the software can also show a blue image, or a blue or black screen, when video frames are lost during camera re-initialization.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the display failing to show a rearview image after shifting into reverse.
Who's affected?
Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, and Transit are grouped under the same camera software issue across the 2018-2023 model years.
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | Camera |
|---|---|
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Camera |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | Camera |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | Camera |
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator | Camera |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | Camera |
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator | Camera |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | Camera |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Camera |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Camera |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Camera |
| Units affected | 177,402 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of the rearview camera image reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of a crash while backing up. There is no warning sign before the image is lost, so use mirrors and check behind the vehicle carefully until repaired. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2023 Lincoln Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, or Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free rearview-camera replacement, software update, and wiring repair that fixes the missing reverse image.
- Bring the owner notice if Lincoln mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V598 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Use mirrors and turn to check behind you before backing up.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician replaces the rearview camera and checks the 360-degree view camera system if equipped. The technician also updates the software and wiring where the recall instructions require it. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford has a general reimbursement plan for owners who paid for covered remedies before recall notification. That eligibility window was estimated to end June 30, 2024, so bring prior repair documents to the Lincoln service desk if you already paid for a related camera repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 25, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 2, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 2, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 6, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 20, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V598?
Recall 23V598 covers 177,402 2018-2023 Lincoln Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, and Transit vehicles with a rearview camera image that fails to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The missing image reduces rear visibility and increases crash risk.
What should I do if my 2018-2023 Lincoln Aviator, Navigator, Bronco, or Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V598. If it is, contact a franchised dealer and reference Ford recall number 23S48. The dealer will replace the rearview camera and update software or wiring as needed for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 23V598, dealers will replace the rearview camera and update software or wiring as needed free of charge.
Is it safe to drive with this rearview camera recall?
You can keep driving unless your dealer gives different instructions for your VIN. The risk is reduced rear visibility when backing up, so use mirrors, look over your shoulder, and move slowly until the dealer completes the free repair.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 23V598?
Owner letters were already mailed for recall 23V598. Lincoln owner letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Ford vehicle owner letters were mailed March 4, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V598000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V598 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V598000 |
Source documents
-
Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →