Recall 25V338 covers 4,442 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with too-short seat belt warning chimes. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 4,442 2020-2023 Aviator and Corsair vehicles with Revel audio systems after an earlier recall repair left the seat belt warning chime too short. If the driver starts the vehicle unbuckled, the warning does not last long enough to properly alert them, increasing injury risk in a crash; Lincoln dealers will fix it free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The audio head unit in the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair is more than the radio screen. It also helps play vehicle sounds through the Revel Audio System, including the audible seat belt warning chime when the driver's belt is not buckled at startup. That chime is part of the front seat belt warning system.
On these vehicles, the earlier recall repair did not install the intended software in the audio control system. Ford traced the problem to a service software tool that did not upload the correct package to the vehicle. With the wrong software still installed, the seat belt warning chime ends too soon, lasting less than 4 seconds when the vehicle is started with the driver's belt unbuckled.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a separate alert saying the wrong audio control software is installed. The problem shows up only when the seat belt warning chime does not sound for the required time.
Who's affected?
Aviator and Corsair are both listed for the same front seat belt warning device issue. VINs have been searchable since June 23, 2025.
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2023 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | seat belt |
| Units affected | 4,442 |
| 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?
If the seat belt warning chime does not sound correctly, an unbelted occupant has less notice to buckle up. That increases the risk of injury during a crash. Buckle every seat belt 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 corrects the short seat belt warning chime.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V338 when you call.
- Buckle every occupant before moving the vehicle, and confirm the driver's belt is latched before driving.
- Call Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about scheduling or recall number 25V338.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician updates the audio control module software so the seat belt warning chime operates under the recall correction. The software update and labor are free under campaign 25V338. Ford mailed owner letters on July 3, 2025. If you already paid out of pocket for a related audio control module software repair before the recall notice, Ford is using its general reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 23, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 23, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V338?
Recall 25V338 covers 4,442 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with Revel Audio Systems that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. The seat belt warning chime can sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver's belt is unbuckled. Lincoln dealers will update the audio control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator or Corsair is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V338. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the audio control module software update. Reference recall number 25V338 or Ford recall number 25C18 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance issues at no cost to owners. Lincoln dealers will update the audio control module software free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 25V338.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the audible seat belt warning chime does not properly alert the driver when the seat belt is unbuckled. That failure can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Keep using seat belts on every trip, and schedule the free dealer software update if your VIN is included.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on July 3, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether this recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V338000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V338 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V338000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →