Lincoln Nautilus common problems
Owners of 2019–2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (75% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 198
- Owner complaints
- 33
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Crash-related reports
- 3
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 7 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2019 nautilus
A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 nautilus
Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 nautilus
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.
- Recall2025 nautilus
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.
- Recall2025 nautilus
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 nautilus
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Lincoln Nautilus problems?
- Across 198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2019–2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (75%), steering (8%), body & structure (8%).
- Which Lincoln Nautilus model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has the most owner complaints, with 95 filed.
- Are Lincoln Nautilus problems dangerous?
- Of the 198 complaints on record, 9 mention a crash, 0 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2019 accounts for the most complaints (95). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.