My vehicle’s camera system, including the backup camera, is experiencing an issue where the passenger-side camera fails to display properly, showing only a blank black area. I have reported this issue to my dealership for future inspection. It is not yet clear whether the problem persists during daylight hours; however, it poses a significant safety risk at night when visibility is already limited. The loss of the passenger-side camera view creates a blind spot that could increase the likelihood of an accident or injury.
2021 Lincoln Aviator: backup camera failure
5 of the 42 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 63 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Backup camera failure by model year
What owners say
I am writing to express my frustration regarding the unresolved issue related to recall 24V368 concerning the rearview camera image. This has been an ongoing problem for several years, and despite receiving multiple safety recall notices and scheduling appointments with your service department, the issue remains unaddressed.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that on several occasions while reversing, the rear camera flickered and failed to display an image on the screen. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.
It has been almost a half year and still no solution for backup camera that shows blue screen. It is happening more and more. It is a big vehicle (and expensive one) . When backing up, one is at a great disadvantage with just a blue screen. You cannot see people or other objects. Car dealership says they do not know when it will be rectified. I think Ford/Lincoln is dragging their feet, using COVID as an excuse.
The backup camera and 360 degree camera periodically malfunction and display a blue image. The backup camera does not work again until I restart the vehicle. This has happened both on a roadway while parallel parking and in a parking garage.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This article supersedes TSB 22-2177 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
Related recalls
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.
Recall number 25V349000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
Recall number 23V626000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2021 Lincoln Aviator?
5 of 42 owner complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator (12%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2021 Lincoln Aviator?
There are 2 recalls and 63 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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