Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4.0× | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2025 | 22 | 4.9× | 6 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2024 | 22 | 4.2× | 7 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2023 | 7 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 15 | −36% | 2 | Body | Average |
| 2021 | 26 | −46% | 2 | Body | Good |
| 2020 | 34 | — | 5 | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2019 | 102 | — | 8 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Nautilus year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lincoln Nautilus problems
Latest Lincoln Nautilus recalls
Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical system › ADAS
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,…
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lincoln Nautilus should you avoid?
2025 and 2024 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Nautilus years at the same age, led by driver assistance problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Nautilus?
2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other Nautilus years at the same age, followed by 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lincoln Nautilus problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (59), electrical system (47) and engine & cooling (31). Transmission complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Lincoln Nautilus had?
23 recalls across 2019–2026. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Lincoln Nautilus recalls by year.
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.