Lincoln Nautilus recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 23 recalls and 230 owner complaints for the Lincoln Nautilus (model years 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is power train (57 complaints), followed by electrical system (46 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 34 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 102 | 2 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (102), 2020 (34) and 2021 (27). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln Nautilus model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 57 | 5 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 46 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine | 26 | 6 of 8 | |
| Structure | 23 | 5 of 8 | |
| Back over prevention | 12 | 6 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 23 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V377000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Lane departure: lane keep, steering assist | 2019 | 1,013 |
| 26V372000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2019 | 2,349 |
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical system: ADAS | 2024–2025 | 254,640 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2025 | 47,804 |
| 25V519000 | Aug 8, 2025 | Exterior lighting: lighting control module | 2025 | 3,270 |
| 25V518000 | Aug 8, 2025 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2024–2025 | 482 |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2019–2020 | 200,237 |
| 25V343000 | May 23, 2025 | Equipment: electrical, engine block heater | 2024–2025 | 6,781 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.