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.
2020 Lincoln NautilusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 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 October 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Exterior lighting
3Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Structure
2Back over prevention
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 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 · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2020 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
2020 Lincoln Nautilus safety ratings
2020 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, and the recalls they led to.
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceLed to recall 26V-104
In owners' words
What Nautilus owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hennessey Lincoln in Atlanta repaired my car in June 2026. My Torque converter needed to be replaced. My car was there over 20 days. Two weeks after getting it back from shop it started jerking and smoking. It needed another torque converter replacement. Two weeks after getting this car back it did…
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…
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…
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