repaired · 2026 Q3
Lane keep: steering assist
NewRisk. Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Lincoln NautilusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Electrical system
29Power train
16Engine
10Steering
5Seat belts
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Wheels
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Forward collision avoidance
1913 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 |
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2019 Lincoln Nautilus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Lane keep: steering assist
Risk. If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Nautilus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nautilus median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Lincoln Nautilus safety ratings
2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Nautilus owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument cluster intermittently blinked and flickered. The "Adaptive Steering Fault" warning message was displayed, and the…
While driving, the entire dashboard and instrument cluster intermittently go completely blank, disabling visibility of speed, gear position, warning lights, turn signals, and other critical information. The failure occurs suddenly and without warning. The cluster then goes through multiple reboot…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed, and the blind spot and cross-traffic system fault messages were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted, and no…
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