Lincoln Nautilus recalls and safety
23 recalls · crash ratings 2019-2026 · 233 owner complaints
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The Lincoln Nautilus has 23 recalls covering 2.48 million vehicles as reported; model year 2024 is covered by the most (9). The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 108 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
23
Most for 2024: 9
Units affected
2.48M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
108
+140.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2019 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lincoln Nautilus, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
108 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train59
- Electrical system46
- Unknown or other41
- Engine27
- Structure20
- Back over prevention13
- Service brakes13
- Complaints
- 233
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lincoln Nautilus by component
- Electrical system5 · 299K units
- Visibility4 · 120K units
- Back over prevention3 · 1.90M units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 139K units
- Lane departure2 · 3,289 units
- Power train2 · 244 units
- Air bags1 · 268 units
- Child seat1 · 19 units
Lincoln Nautilus recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus recalled?
Yes: 7 recalls cover the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Nautilus have?
23 recalls cover the Lincoln Nautilus, for 2.48 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 16.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Lincoln Nautilus?
Power train: named in 59 of the 233 safety complaints about the Lincoln Nautilus, then electrical system (46). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.