2022 Lincoln NautilusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-635 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: JamesYoung8167, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure90
Power train30
Electrical system10
Service brakes11
Engine11
Forward collision avoidance10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 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.

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · 1,002,966 repaired

Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 24V-635 · Aug 23, 2024 · 90,736 vehicles · 60,059 repaired

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

2022 Lincoln Nautilus safety ratings

2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • 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 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of Motive PowerEA23002 · closed Oct 31, 2024
    Led to recall 24V-635
In owners' words

What Nautilus owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I have door cracks that are starting do develop on the front door check arms that hold the door open as well as stop it from opening to far. If not repaired, the check-arm reinforcement may eventually detach from the door structure. This can cause a rattling noise and increased door opening/closing…
Complaint 11773504 · Oct 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that when opening the front driver-side door, squeaking occurred near the check link. The contact noticed structural stress pulling the door apart, causing cracks in the interior steel. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was…
Complaint 11771681 · Oct 16, 2026 · 32,000 miles
There was a slight popping noise when closing my driver door for a few days, I thought It was the mirror. Took my car for an oil change and mentioned the noise. They checked it out and said the door check was broken, which they would fix for me at no charge, but they can't fix it because the my…
Complaint 11769939 · Oct 8, 2026

Own a 2022 Nautilus?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.