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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid.

2
recalls
9
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.

2025 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.

Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical system

During a short drive between […] and […] roughly 27 miles, the red battery light on the dash display illuminated just as we were turning into the Holiday/Circle K gas station in […]. No other warnings or messages appeared on the dash, and upon restart after returning to the vehicle, the red battery light did not…

Jul 3, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

The vehicle’s BlueCruise/adaptive cruise system has repeatedly slowed unexpectedly while traveling on interstate highways. In some instances, the vehicle slowed to approximately 40 mph in a 70 mph zone without an apparent traffic reason. The system also slows excessively in curves. These events create a rear-end…

Jul 2, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance

Traveling from […] to […] and when I had the lane departure/lane keeping system turned on, the system was constantly going into the Watch the Road warning and many times it went straight to Resume Control without first putting up the Watch the Road that is supposed to be the initial stage. More than once when the…

Oct 1, 2025 · Electrical system

My vehicle is having problems with GPS signal issues over. Keep losing it location, when driving. Trying to get to the bottom line problems

Sep 19, 2025 · Equipment · 9,000 miles

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the infotainment system was displaying a frozen screen. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the infotainment system…

Nautilus Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2024 21300
2025 2900
2026 3310
2027 2000

All Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 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 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 28, 2026.