Recall 25V403 affects 48 2022 Lincoln Navigator SUVs for headlight software that disables side marker and daytime running lights. Free repair at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 48 2022 Navigator vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V455 because headlight control module software can shut off the side marker and daytime running lights. Loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, and Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlamp control module on the 2022 Lincoln Navigator is the electronic controller that tells exterior lights when to turn on and how to operate. In this recall, the module software controls the side marker lights and daytime running lights, both of which help make the vehicle visible to other drivers.
The problem comes from an earlier repair for recall 22V455, also called 22C14. Some vehicles were marked repaired, but the service tool did not load the correct headlamp control module software. That left those Navigators without the intended remedy, so the side marker lights and daytime running lights can fail to operate as required.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the issue is software-related, an owner should not assume the vehicle was fixed just because recall 22C14 was previously closed.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Lincoln Navigator | Software |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 48 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loss of exterior lighting reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the lighting problem appears, so avoid nighttime or low-visibility trips until the dealer updates the headlight control module software. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Lincoln Navigator is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free headlight-control-module software update that fixes the side marker and daytime running light failure.
- Bring the recall notice if one arrived, or reference recall number 25V403 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the software update is complete, especially before dawn, after dark, or in poor weather.
- Call Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician updates the headlight control module software so the side marker lights and daytime running lights operate as required. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid out of pocket for a related headlight control module software repair before the recall notice, the manufacturer's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the Lincoln service desk and ask how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 14, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 16, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V403?
Recall 25V403 covers 48 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V455. A headlight control module software issue can make the side marker and daytime running lights fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Lincoln dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Lincoln Navigator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 25V403. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the headlight control module software update. Reference Ford recall number 25C28 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered recalls at no cost, and Lincoln dealers will update the headlight control module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced visibility from failed side marker and daytime running lights. Ford's filing says a loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free software update at a Lincoln dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 25V403?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on July 16, 2025. If you bought the Navigator used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer for the free software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V403000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V403 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V403000 |
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 →