2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 21V223000 (Lincoln 21C09)

NHTSA recall 21V223000 (Lincoln recall 21C09) covers about 34,952 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Mar 30, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V223000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

34,952
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2021
model years
Mar 30, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09.

Status: NHTSA lists May 21, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Lincoln recall number 21C09

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V223000 as 21C09. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21C09 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Lincoln Aviator2020–2021All Aviator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 30, 2021
Owner notification
May 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 21V223000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V223000 is open, call any Lincoln dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V223000 or 21C09). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V223000?

NHTSA recall 21V223000 (Lincoln recall 21C09) covers about 34,952 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Mar 30, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V223000?

NHTSA's record for 21V223000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V223000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Lincoln dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V223000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 21, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Lincoln recall number for 21V223000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21C09. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21C09) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V223000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V223000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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