Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | typical | 2 | Airbag | Few |
| 2025 | 9 | — | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2024 | 13 | — | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Nautilus Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid problems
Latest Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
Remedy: Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed.
Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (10), electrical system (5) and brakes (2). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid had?
2 recalls across 2024–2026. The model year with the most is 2024.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.