NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln Nautilus

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

230

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

370

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

3

Crashes

10

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Lincoln Nautilus

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Operating state

100

Driver assistance issue

67

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

48

Vibration/harshness

45

Condition issue

43

Reporting mechanism

36

Braking behavior

24

Infotainment behavior

23

Performance issue

23

Noise

21

Engine behavior

18

Electrical issue

16

Powering on/off behavior

16

Safety restraint issue

10

Access/entry issue

9

Safety restraint behavior

8

Fluid issue

7

Lighting behavior

7

Steering behavior

7

Starting behavior

6

Ride/handling behavior

5

Smell

5

Thermal issue

2

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Recent change

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Aug 4, 2026


On August 4 2026, I drove my 2024 Lincoln Nautilus home for lunch. Upon leaving my house to head back to my office, and without realizing it, I left the vehicle's key fob inside my house, approximately 30 feet from where the vehicle was parked. I was able to gain entrance to my locked vehicle and I was able to start my vehicle and drive all the way back to my office. It was not until I turned my car off, closed the door and searched my pocket for my key fob to lock the vehicle that I realized I…

2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Aug 3, 2026


Drivers side door hinge has completely broken away from interior side panel. This is a know manufacturing defect due to the weight of the door on this vehicle. We called dealership on 5/4/2026 after discovering issue, spoke with the service manager who advised us to bring vehicle to the dealership. On 5/5/2026 the vehicle was brought to Tasca Collision Center a service team member took extensive pictures of damage, stated how the repair would go forth which has since not happened. Tasca and…

2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and trade-in, the contact was informed that the front driver’s side door had a crack and that the welding was cracked and loosened. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 92,800.

2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 22, 2026


2019 Lincoln Nautilus shudders between 20 to 45 MPH. We’ve had everything done from oil change, tire rotation, to Front end alignment to tune up. Only one mechanic suggested that there’s a bulletin about a torque. I don’t remember the bulletin #. He expressed that Ford knows about it but won’t service its customers. I called Planet Lincoln and the service guy acknowledged the bulletin and mentioned others who have had the same issue. They would diagnose for 135.00. When asked about estimates.…

2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Spot welds in both front doors are failing. How would these cars do in a side impact with failing spot welds? The drivers door has approximately a 4 tear/crack around the broken spot welds. IVOQ N N N N V N N IL

2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost $10,188 to replace. They told me there was no recall and it wasn't covered under any warranty.

2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost $10,188 to replace. They told me there was no recall and it wasn't covered under any warranty.

2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 11, 2026


This was the first long trip for the new Nautilus. I was using cruise control, along with adaptive cruise control, and hands free driving. A prompt came up to resume control. The road was not twisty, so it was somewhat unusual for this to happen from my experience. I put my hands on the steering wheel to resume control. The engine began stuttering and the flashers came on. The car then began decreasing speed. Please, something is clearly not right with this car. This was a dangerous…

2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The transmission occasionally jerks/studders between second and third at acceleration and deceleration.

2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

Filed Jul 6, 2026


My 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has an intermittent jerk during light acceleration with no diagnostic codes. This was confirmed when I had a professional mechanic drive it.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.