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2024 Lincoln Nautilus
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2024 Lincoln Nautilus

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Complaints filed

31

Reports to NHTSA, 2024

Safety recalls

7

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

27

EPA estimate

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (19% of 31 reports), followed by unknown or other (16%).

Electrical System19% · 6 reports
Unknown Or Other16% · 5 reports
Service Brakes13% · 4 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance10% · 3 reports
Structure6% · 2 reports
Vehicle Speed Control6% · 2 reports
Visibility6% · 2 reports
Back Over Prevention3% · 1 report

+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 31 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11718455, ODI 11733300, ODI 11731869, ODI 11729214, ODI 11681992.

Individual complaint reports(31)

Showing the 31 most recent reports
Electrical SystemApr 2026 · ODI 11733300Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. While the vehicle was parked, the rear hatch unexpectedly opened and struck a building, causing the taillight to crack and leaving scratches and a crack on the bumper. Additionally, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift to drive or reverse while attempting to drive into a driveway. The vehicle was turned off and restarted five times before it operated as intended. On another occasion, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights started flashing erroneously. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power, with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle shut off. The radio occasionally activated, and the lights would turn on while the vehicle was turned off and unoccupied. The contact also stated that the front windshield and the rear glass had developed large cracks without impact, and that the panoramic sunroof often opened independently while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and was deemed to be in good operating condition. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,596.

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Apr 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11733300 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2026 · ODI 11731869Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V953000 (VISIBILITY), 25V337000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT), 26V165000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 25V691000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs; however, the dealer was unable to complete the APIM recall repair successfully. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for approximately 7 weeks. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact that the dealer was making every effort to resolve the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Apr 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11731869 at NHTSA →
VisibilityApr 2026 · ODI 11730767Details +

The contact's husband owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that the windshield had cracked on four occasions between February 2025 and April 2026 and was replaced three times. The contact stated that the windshield started cracking from the bottom without impact, and the crack expanded, requiring the windshield to be replaced. The contact stated that the windshield cracked on one occasion after a bug struck the windshield. The windshield was replaced three times by Safelite Auto and Glass; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided a refund for one of the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was an unknown issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Feb 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11730767 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2026 · ODI 11729214Details +

Ongoing Electrical Failures (2024 Lincoln Nautilus) This vehicle has experienced repeated and unresolved electrical system failures despite being brought in for service at least seven times. The issues remain ongoing and impact both safety and reliability: 1. Rear driver-side window defect – window reverses and will not remain closed, creating a safety and security concern. Multiple repair attempts have failed to resolve the issue. 2. False reverse braking alerts – system triggers warnings (“Reverse Brake Assist not available”) and audible alarms when no obstacles are present, creating a potential safety hazard. 3. Intermittent display failure – panoramic display screen goes black while driving, reducing driver awareness and functionality. 4. Rear hatch malfunction – requires repeated attempts to open; previously attributed to battery drain, but not permanently resolved. 5. Lighting system failure – exterior and interior approach lighting no longer activates with key fobs, indicating continued electrical system malfunction. 6. Forward Collision Warning – alarms go off when no oncoming vehicles are present. 7. Lane Departure Warning – goes into action when not leaving lanes causing vehicle to correct itself. Despite numerous repair attempts, these defects persist, indicating a systemic electrical issue. In my opinion, this raises serious concerns regarding vehicle safety, reliability, and manufacturer accountability. A permanent resolution has not been provided by Lincoln customer client care and denied Lincoln buy back.

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11729214 at NHTSA →
StructureMar 2026 · ODI 11724356Details +

The door jam and hatchback seals are letting dust and emission fumes inside the vehicle. When driving down a dirt road the seats are covered with dust. The dealership says that the seals are properly installed they said to the cabin fan on high to pressurize the vehicle which has not helped. When sitting stopped in traffic you can smell the exhaust fumes. This has been an ongoing issue since the date of purchase and the dealership has admitted that other Nautilus vehicles are doing the same. I wanted to add more door seals but was told that would void my warranty.

Reported
Mar 2026
Incident date
Sep 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11724356 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsFeb 2026 · ODI 11720366Details +

The newer Lincoln Nautilus starting model year 2024 has an issue of moving seat positions while in motion. For the seat memory settings I am set to position 1 my wife is set to position 2 and there's at least a foot difference between us. If the Nautilus enters power save mode which seems to be quite frequent the radio system also seems to go into a deeper sleep mode too. That means when you go to power on the car the radio takes roughly an extra 2 minutes to fully boot. When it is completely booted it will decide to default to the position 1 setting even if you are driving and on the move on the road. So what has happened is from the garage my wife gets in the car, starts it, clicks the number 2 position, is driving down the road while the car is in motion the radio completes its boot up and moves to position 1 where my wife now struggles to reach the steering wheel and the pedals. And since the car is in motion she is unable to click position 2 again because the car prevents you from changing position while in motion.

Reported
Feb 2026
Incident date
Feb 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11720366 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemFeb 2026 · ODI 11718455 · crashDetails +

I am reporting a serious vehicle safety concern involving my company-leased 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label. The vehicle was damaged while in the custody of the dealership (Tasca Lincoln). The damage was not minor cosmetic damage and involved replacement of a door assembly. The dealership returned the vehicle to me after repair in approximately two (2) days, but I was provided no safety documentation at all, including no written proof of what parts were installed, no proof whether the replacement door was new or used, and no documentation confirming that the vehicle was restored to factory safety standards. This vehicle contains advanced safety systems integrated into the doors and surrounding structure, including side airbags, crash sensors, wiring harnesses, blind spot monitoring, and other electronic safety systems. I requested documentation confirming that these safety systems were properly inspected, calibrated, and functioning correctly after the repair, but I was provided nothing. Because the repair involved a major door replacement and the vehicle was returned in only two days with no verification of airbag, sensor, or safety system calibration, I do not believe the vehicle is safe to operate. I have not been driving the vehicle due to fear that the airbags or crash detection systems may not function properly in an accident. I contacted both the dealership and Ford/Lincoln corporate customer service seeking assistance and safety verification, but neither provided help or documentation, and I have been unable to obtain any proof that the vehicle’s safety systems were properly inspected or calibrated after the repair. Ford Lincoln Corporate had no knowledge of this, until I spoke to them. They denied my claim. This is a company lease vehicle, which creates additional safety and liability concerns. I am requesting NHTSA investigate the repair and the dealership’s failure to provide documentation confirming the vehicle is safe after structural repair.

Reported
Feb 2026
Incident date
Jan 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11718455 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2025 · ODI 11700282Details +

See attached document for complaint.

Reported
Nov 2025
Incident date
Dec 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11700282 at NHTSA →
StructureOct 2025 · ODI 11692102Details +

The back rear seat WINDOW on the left-hand side spontaneously exploded while driving around 60 mph on the highway on the morning (10:30 AM ET) of October 7, 2025. All of the pieces blew into the car. There was a loud boom when the window imploded. Had this happened on the driver's window, I would have wrecked. As loud as the window explosion was, I felt as though my ear drums busted. I had to get off the highway as soon as safely possible and pulled into a parking lot to check the damage. That's when I took these pictures. I took it to the Lincoln Dealer directly. There were no warning lights or other noises before the window exploded. There were no cars directly near me.

Reported
Oct 2025
Incident date
Oct 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11692102 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemAug 2025 · ODI 11681992Details +

Message the car sends "Remote features disabled to preserve battery" Your Nautilus has enter Deep Sleep to remedy the problem you much drive it. I drive my lincoln nautilus everyday and I get this message at least once a month. The car has completely died twice, no power, you can't even open the car doors nor trunk with key. You have to take the key apart and put it in a small hole on the door to open the car up. In March 2025 I was in NC for a funeral with my disabled Mom, we check out of the hotel, go to get in the car, completely dead, had to call a tow truck for a jump. August 2025, same thing the car completely died, had to call a tow truck to tow it to Ted Britt Lincoln Chantilly. The car came with a battery and has now had 3 replacement batteries. So a total of 4 batteries have been in this car. They keep saying we updated a module and replaced the battery. This car has a greater issue. I have been to the dealership Ted Britt Lincoln chantilly 7 times this year for this issue. I can’t depend on this car to not go into deep sleep and then not to start. I'm tired of constantly going to the dealership trying to get a loaner Lincoln to inspect the car. I've had to get 7 loaners this year from them. Every time I get a loaner I am stressed out because now I am responsible for the car. They have my insurance information always in case of accident or incident, it's stressful. The only warning comes from the Lincoln App informing you the car is going into deep sleep to preserve the battery. Ted Britt Lincoln Chantilly has now had my Lincoln nautilus for 10 days, and all they can say is what they have been stating every time. "We update a module and replaced the battery" when will they do something different because this updating modules and replacing battery routine is getting old.

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11681992 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025 · ODI 11677843Details +

While driving 60 + mph on the highway, the car turned off.it felt like someone turned the ignition off. Gas pedal was dead and i had to coast to a stop. The car popped up “Stop Safely Now”. We got it towed to dealership and they kept it for 2 weeeks. In spite of informing them about issue, they never acknowledged or fixed it and returned car to my home saying everything looks good. But it’s obviously not. I am clearly not driving it anymore as it might stopped working again and that time I might not be as lucky as last time. Driving this car without resolving this issue is death trap and it’s surely life threatening.

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11677843 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025 · ODI 11676496Details +

We haven’t had the car for a full year yet and already have now had our 3rd front windshield cracked! It’s either the glass is too fragile or the shape of it. I’ve never had this happen with any car ever! I’ve also read online several other car owners complaining of the same issue.

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11676496 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJul 2025 · ODI 11674818Details +

12/21/24 Took delivery of vehicle 03/17/25 Called Lincoln to schedule service after brakes began grinding. 03/19/25 Took vehicle in for service - Brake rotors began grinding shortly after purchase. Such grinding causes anxiety about safety of the vehicle on the road. Took vehicle back to dealership where they validated the issue. They replaced the rotors. Grinding began again, but more intense. 04/14/25 Took vehicle back again and was informed new improved parts were on order for availability in Q3 2025. 07/17/25 Called Plaza Lincoln checking status of new parts. Informed they are still waiting. Lincoln bulletin SSM 53329 states condition does not affect vehicle durability.

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11674818 at NHTSA →
EngineJun 2025 · ODI 11670156Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently with the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered off the road and restarted; however, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact’s husband test drove the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had sucked in the spark plugs and caused internal damages, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Dec 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11670156 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2025 · ODI 11668588Details +

The back-up camera is often very laggy, with slightly delayed video. Sometimes it also does not work and there is no video displayed on the main dashboard while reversing.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11668588 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2025 · ODI 11667220Details +

Lincoln Navigation has incorrect speed limit detection/programming on rural roads in Fulton County Ohio. When using the Adaptive Cruise, firstly the Speed Limit icon that is stationary on the dash, right in front of the driver, has incorrect speed limits. The speed limits icon also randomly goes from the incorrect speed of 45mpg, suddenly for no environmental reason, drops to 25 mph, then after a distance, goes back up to 45 mpg. The speed limits on all rural roads, other than municipalities, is 55 mph. While using the Adaptive Cruise, if someone is behind me, doing 55 mph that I've set my cruise to, and SUDDENLY I drop my speed to 25 or even 45 mph, there could most likely be a rear end collision. I have been in contact with Lincoln dealerships, Lincoln Concierge, Lincoln Way, Lincoln Over the Air... I just get passed around from department to department, having me reset my screens, but no knows how to fix. I've spent numerous hours on the phone. No one calls me back like they say they will. I've repeated this issue so many times to so many different people and departments, it's been extremely frustrating. If they could get me to someone that programs the navigation that Lincoln follows to re-programs those incorrect roads, all would be fixed. I believe Lincoln has it's own system because Google Maps and Waze are displaying the correct speeds at the exact locations.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11667220 at NHTSA →
Back Over PreventionMay 2025 · ODI 11663787Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system screen displayed a distorted or black image. The contact stated that while reversing the rearview camera image was distorted or black. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to strike a landscape trailer while reversing. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact received notification of a system fault on the Mobile App. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the insurance company to cover the repair of damages to the vehicle. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V337000 (Back Over Prevention), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
Apr 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11663787 at NHTSA →
Forward Collision AvoidanceMay 2025 · ODI 11662061Details +

There is a safety concern with this car involving the feature that automatically slows down the car when a curve in the road is detected. This problem with the curve detection feature happens when the dynamic cruise control is engaged, with or without BlueCruise being active. At certain locations on the freeway, the car will aburptly brake, slowing the car by approximately 10 mph. When the abrupt slowdown occurs, the driver's display shows the icon for curve detection when there is no curve in the road. An abrupt reduction of speed on the freeway for no valid reason is a safety problem. This is not a random occurence. It happens every time I drive on I-80 eastbound at location: 41.545369, -93.963420. There is no curve at this location in the road that necessitates any slowing of the car, let alone an abrupt reduction in speed. The dealership found no issues that they could correct and no software updates available.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11662061 at NHTSA →
SteeringMay 2025 · ODI 11662063Details +

There is a safety issue involving inaccurate detection of the driver's hands on the steering wheel. The vehicle frequently provides a warning on the driver's information display that I need to place my hands on the steering wheel despite both hands being firmly on the steering wheel already. Sometimes, I can get the car to recognize that my hands are on the steering wheel by firmly squeezing the wheel in the same or a different position. If the dynamic cruise control is engaged at the time, and I cannot get the car to recognize my hands are on the wheel, the car will eventually disengage the dynamic cruise control, slow the car, and demand that I take manual control, which involves tapping the brakes. This slowing down of the car and tapping the brakes must occur on the open road while driving which is a hazard if vehicle are following too closely behind me.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11662063 at NHTSA →
Forward Collision AvoidanceApr 2025 · ODI 11653898Details +

Lincoln system failure - My wife and I were coming home from a trip driving on Interstate 20 at 75 MPH with the cruise control and steering assist on. Traffic ahead was slowing quickly. Normally when approaching slower vehicles the cruise control will start slowing my Lincoln long before the set following distance is reached. I usually just let the cruise control slow me down. When I realized the cruise control wasn’t slowing me I applied the brakes and nothing happened. Even the engine kept power on. I steered into the emergency parking lane passing vehicles on my left. My wife hit the neutral button and the ignition button to try to kill the engine. After what seemed like a very long time we started slowing down and stopped after 2 to 3 hundred yards. The car was still in drive mode, the engine was still on and the cruise control was still engaged. Why we finally stopped I don’t know. Being extremely busy pressing the break pedal and hanging onto the steering wheel there was no way I could have leaned way forward and to left to apply the emergency parking brake. Useless location in an emergency. After continuing on the steering assist wasn’t working properly. It would start steering around a curve then disengage. I wasn’t about to turn on the cruise control to see if it was working. Also earlier in the day every time I turned the car off and back on I’d have to go thru a menu to get the radio to work and re find the station I listen to. Related? Also when the GPS is set on a destination and I turn the car off and back on when stopping at a rest area I have to reset the destination. Related? The mechanic at my local dealer was able to duplicate the problem. He rebooted the system. It happened once. Will it ever happen again? I know that occasionally I have to reboot my computer. It seems similar to me. I doubt I’ll ever use the cruise control again.

Reported
Apr 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11653898 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMar 2025 · ODI 11651367Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was sliding with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the front brake pads and brake rotors were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was also informed by the dealer that there was no fix for the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11651367 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2025 · ODI 11649981Details +

While driving on the highway the front portion of our sunroof randomly shattered. There was no proceeding noise or hit from debris. The glass shattered upward with a large noise as if it exploded. The service personnel at the Lincoln dealership in Layfayette, LA inspected it and suggested it looked as though it exploded from inside possible due to pressure due to the direction of the remaining glass pointing upward.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11649981 at NHTSA →
VisibilityMar 2025 · ODI 11648655Details +

See attached document for complaint.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Feb 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11648655 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2025 · ODI 11646219Details +

The issue is with blue tooth phone calls. There is always excessive static while driving for the other person on the phone to the point were is is extremely difficult if not impossible to have any sort of conversation. Inside the vehicle it sounds clear, its the person on the other end that's having this issue and its consistent . All phone types are having this issue. I purchased this car brand new for my wife 10/24 and to not have a standard feature like blue tooth calling not working is unacceptable . In my opinion not being able to utilize hands free calling is a safety issue. It's been to the service dept. at the dealership twice and they can't fix it.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Dec 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11646219 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2025 · ODI 11640497Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, and the cruise control activated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the cruise control was deactivated. The Lane Departure warning light was illuminated, while the feature was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed with memory seat, memory for the mirrors, and memory failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,300.

Reported
Feb 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11640497 at NHTSA →
Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2024 · ODI 11629619Details +

Pre-collision doesn't seem to be working in these vehicles. Update was to be released in Q2 of 2024 and as of late November not updated. My vehicle has last checked mid-November, and they tested a new one still on lot and it didn't work, and talked to a salesperson who said he delivered a new one the week of Thanksgiving and it didn't work either.

Reported
Dec 2024
Incident date
Nov 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11629619 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherOct 2024 · ODI 11621823 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

More than once while driving, the 48inch dashboard screen and the center touch screen, and power steering and the majority of electrical components would cease to work at all once and without warning. Essentially, the car goes "dark" like a computer that had its power cord pulled from the wall. Twice I had to come to a stop, with minimal ability to steer (no power). Eventually, after about 60 to 90 seconds, the screens rebooted slowly and regular functionality was restored after about another 60 to 90 seconds. This is not the same screen sequence as when you enter your car. Service at the dealership told me there are "various software issues with this new technology, as well as suspension, battery and severe electrical issues, many of which are posted recalls, and others are recalls pending or they have paused fixing until they can deliver new fixes, since previous fixes failed". I took my 24 Nautilus (ICE not hybrid) in for recalls on the suspension and it "going dark" while driving. I was told, and my service records include notes from the tech that also state this, that other customers are experiencing the same issues, and to expect more recalls. “This vehicle has been a nightmare”. Approximately 2 months later I was while driving down a highway exit ramp approaching a crossing city road, the vehicle again "went black". No lights or screen presence or indicators could be seen – no speedometer, no steering, no safety features such as emergency brake assist or lane assist activated. Zero control of the car. I recall screaming "I have no control! OMG!" My car hit a curb, then guard rail, then flipped and rolled, totaled the car. The driver and passenger front airbags did not deploy, the curtain bags did. I suffered minor injuries but luckily no major ones. I got the car because of all the safety features for my wife and kids. But I'll never buy another after seeing the car lose all power and control three times, the third flipping and rolling uncontrolled.

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11621823 at NHTSA →
SeatsOct 2024 · ODI 11621794Details +

Seat has easy exit/entry memory function. As soon as the door is unlocked the driver's seat moves forward and the steering wheel moves down to the drive position. Then it is difficult for the driver to get in. An elderly driver with poor balance could fall and get injured trying to get in.

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11621794 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesAug 2024 · ODI 11608754Details +

The Brake Pedal arm sticks out further than the brake pedal causing you press on the bar before the brake pedal or causing you to miss the brake pedal all together.

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11608754 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesAug 2024 · ODI 11608298Details +

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that there was no remedy available for the failure. The contact stated that the diagnostic test information was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice due to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11608298 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMay 2024 · ODI 11586872Details +

On the way home from the dealer the vehicle powered down on its own and then shut off in the middle of the road. Luckily we were able to coast into the median without incident. The vehicle started back up and we garaged it until the dealer came the next day to retrieve it. The vehicle remains at the dealer with this unresolved issue, now going on ten days. They do not appear to know what caused the problem, but vehicles shutting down in the middle of the street ( or worse yet, an expressway filled with rush hour traffic) create an obvious dangerous situation. Please also note that I have been advised that we are not the only people experiencing the same problem with this vehicle. If that is the case, I cannot fathom why we were allowed to put this vehicle on the road. Someone is going to get hurt or worse if this problem continues unabated.

Reported
May 2024
Incident date
Apr 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11586872 at NHTSA →

Recalls(7)

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VisibilityNov 2025 · 25V237000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C10.

Open full NHTSA recall record →
VisibilityAug 2025 · 25V518000Details +

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.

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VisibilitySep 2024 · 24V597000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.

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Visibility · 24V953000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.

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Electrical System · 25V337000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles. The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 111, "Rear Visibility," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, 101, and 305.

Risk: A blank instrument display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a missing rearview camera display image can reduce visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The multimedia module system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C21.

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Electrical System · 25V343000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

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Back Over Prevention · 26V165000Details +

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, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Risk: 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.

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. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Nautilus HEV AWD2.0L 4-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive303130
Nautilus AWD2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive212924

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

Owners filed 31 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19% of complaints) and unknown or other (16%).

How many recalls does the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus have?

7 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, covering components such as visibility. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus between 24 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.