2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid.

2
recalls
13
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls

Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert · Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert

NHTSA campaign 26V415000 · reported June 30, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 66,383 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
The risk
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert · Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert

NHTSA campaign 25V691000 · reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 43,438 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
The risk
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance

I was pulling up to a stoplight at Belmont & Abrams in East Dallas when my Pre-Collision Brake went off. I was not about to collide with another car, we were both slowing down. The force of the braking system caused me to re-tear 2 rotator cuff muscles I had had repaired 6 weeks earlier. I had de-activated the…

Aug 20, 2025 · Electrical system

Message the car sends "Remote features disabled to preserve battery" Your Nautilus has enter Deep Sleep to remedy the problem you much drive it. I drive my lincoln nautilus everyday and I get this message at least once a month. The car has completely died twice, no power, you can't even open the car doors nor trunk…

Aug 1, 2025 · Unknown or other

While driving 60 + mph on the highway, the car turned off.it felt like someone turned the ignition off. Gas pedal was dead and i had to coast to a stop. The car popped up “Stop Safely Now”. We got it towed to dealership and they kept it for 2 weeeks. In spite of informing them about issue, they never acknowledged or…

Jul 27, 2025 · Unknown or other

We haven’t had the car for a full year yet and already have now had our 3rd front windshield cracked! It’s either the glass is too fragile or the shape of it. I’ve never had this happen with any car ever! I’ve also read online several other car owners complaining of the same issue.

Jun 23, 2025 · Unknown or other

The back-up camera is often very laggy, with slightly delayed video. Sometimes it also does not work and there is no video displayed on the main dashboard while reversing.

Nautilus Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2024 21300
2025 2900
2026 3310
2027 2000

All Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, the most recent reported on June 30, 2026 (Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert, Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints), followed by unknown or other (4).
How many 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.