2025 Lincoln Nautilus recalls and problems

6 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus.

6
recalls
22
owner complaints
1
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 recalls

Electrical system: ADAS · Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 26V165000 · reported March 18, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 254,640 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

NHTSA campaign 26V122000 · reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 47,804 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Visibility: power window devices and controls

NHTSA campaign 25V518000 · reported August 8, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 482 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
The risk
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

NHTSA campaign 25V519000 · reported August 8, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 3,270 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

Equipment: electrical, engine block heater · Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 25V343000 · reported May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 6,781 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
The risk
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Visibility: power window devices and controls

NHTSA campaign 24V953000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 47,818 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
The risk
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.

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 11, 2026 · Service brakes

The simulated brake pedal/electronic braking system allows for far too long of a delay(3+ FULL SECONDS) at lower speeds and is extremely likely to cause accidents with pedestrians or with other stationary objects. the brake pedal is extremely inconsistent at times at other speeds and causes full lack of…

Aug 5, 2026 · Visibility · 2,500 miles

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH during 105-degree weather, the contact became aware of a micro-fracture on the front windshield from the front driver's side over to the passenger’s side. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was determined that the…

Jun 7, 2026 · Lane departure

Recently took a trip from […] to […] and during the course of this trip the lane departure, lane keeping and automatic braking would constantly fail during the course of the drive as the facial recognition sensor kept failing to detect my face and would start going into the Resume Control mode which pulses the brakes…

Jun 7, 2026 · Lane departure

The blind spot warning and the turn signal marker are the same color so when trying To change lanes the blind spot warning is worthlesss because it is the same color and right next to the signal flasher both yellow. It needs to be changed and have an audible warning . The Blind spot warning is essentially useless…

Jun 7, 2026 · Unknown or other

The panoramic display on the car went black from just left of center to almost the end of the display on the drivers side . Alll information was blacked out speed mileage Etc. I restarted the car no change went back the next day it was working. If this happens while driving it could cause a serious problem

Nautilus model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 21610
2023 3710
2024 72220
2025 62210
2026 0900

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

Questions

Does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, the most recent reported on March 18, 2026 (Electrical system: ADAS, Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is lane departure (6 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (5).
How many 2025 Lincoln Nautilus complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 22 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 11, 2026.