Does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, the most recent reported on May 9, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).

How many 2023 Lincoln Nautilus complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Lincoln Nautilus recalls and problems

3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2023 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Suspension: rear, shock absorber

NHTSA campaign 23V439000 · reported June 23, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 366 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
The risk: A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

NHTSA campaign 23V198000 · reported March 24, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 19 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system3
Unknown or other3
Back over prevention1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

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

Aug 28, 2026 · Seat belts
Rear passenger side seat belt buckle sits so low in the seat that it is almost impossible for some passengers (elderly or children) to buckle it. Lincoln and Ford and everyone else do not make a seat belt extender that fits it.

May 19, 2025 · Service brakes · crash reported
During an emergency break, when applying full force to the break, and the vehicle is traveling at 20 or less mph, the vehicle cannot come to a full stop. Automatic Emergency Braking and pre-collision warning failed to engage. When pressing the break with full force, loud noise of all the break pads grinding can be…

Mar 21, 2025 · Electrical system
When vehicle is started, intermittently, rear view camera does not come on for approximately 45-60 seconds later. The screen remains completely black then appears to reboot The camera issue happens about once every two weeks

Dec 27, 2024 · Unknown or other
The backup camera freezes to a single still frame and does not show the accurate view of the rear of the vehicle while backing. Since the camera is frozen to a still frame, any moving object that moves to the rear of the backing vehicle would not be visible in the image that the driver sees on screen. This is…

Jan 2, 2024 · Unknown or other
when connected to apple carPlay GPS is very unreliable and sometimes it stops following the car in seconds sending changing directions in seconds which sometimes if am not careful makes my driving very unsafe when traveling to an address i dont know since the GPS not working properly with the car SYNc4.0 infotainment…

Nautilus model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2020	5	34	2
2021	2	27	1
2022	2	16	1
2023	3	7	1
2024	7	22	2
2025	6	22	1
2026	0	9	0

Across all years, the 2019 Nautilus has the most complaints (102). All Lincoln Nautilus years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, the most recent reported on May 9, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2023 Lincoln Nautilus complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 7 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.