Most common 2026 Lincoln Nautilus problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln Nautilus complaints by model year
Best Nautilus years: 2021, 2022. Years to avoid: 2025, 2024. Compare all years →
What 2026 Lincoln Nautilus owners say
Driver assistance
The Lane keeping assistance has failed multiple times when the car enters an intersection and the lines on the road are broken by a gap due to a turn. To situations occurred where the car aggressively entered oncoming traffic lane and I quickly directed the car back to the correct lane. Lane keeping assistance seems to be very touchy. How's you're going down the road you can fill the car moving from side to side if the lanes happen to have lines painted in and out the car almost seems to follow them exactly. The car does not allow for minor changes in the painted lines. There's a shuttering when accelerating at all times I believe this is a torque converter issue. Ford service the vehicle at 10,000 miles and said there was an update that the car .Ford service the vehicle at 10,000 miles and said there was a update that the car needed, but it made no change to any of these problems.
Vehicle infotainment screen locks up/freezes constantly while operating the vehicle . This includes the back-up camera as well, making it unreliable and/or unusable. There are no warning lamps or messages, just a hard freeze that only gets resolved once vehicle is shut off and restarted. That fix is only temporary and has not resolved the issue long-term. The other issue is excessive hesitation when pressing the gas pedal. The car is reluctant to drive forward. Both of these issues are severe safety problems that should get resolved immediately. The dealer service department does not see this as urgent, so the car has not been evaluated by a certified technician yet, due to extensive wait times for a courtesy vehicle.
2026 Lincoln Nautilus engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | CVT | 4WD | 29 / 31 / 30 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 Nautilus rates average: 4.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Nautilus at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The driver assistance — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about assist. Next are the brakes (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln Nautilus?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025 and 2024. See the full Lincoln Nautilus years comparison.
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.