repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. 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.
2025 Lincoln NautilusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, most often about the lane departure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-343 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SummerBreezing, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Lane departure
5Forward collision avoidance
4Service brakes
2Visibility/wiper
2Back over prevention
2Steering
2Visibility
1Structure
1Electrical system
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 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
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2025 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
2025 Lincoln Nautilus safety ratings
2025 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Nautilus owners report
Recent lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The blind spot warning and the turn signal marker are the same color so when trying To change lanes the blind spot warning is worthlesss because it is the same color and right next to the signal flasher both yellow. It needs to be changed and have an audible warning. The Blind spot warning is…
Recently took a trip from [XXX] to [XXX] and during the course of this trip the lane departure, lane keeping and automatic braking would constantly fail during the course of the drive as the facial recognition sensor kept failing to detect my face and would start going into the Resume Control mode…
My 2025 Lincoln Nautilus forward collision avoidance system reduces cruise control speed unexpectedly and wanders between lane markers. The driver-facing camera is also overly sensitive — triggering “watch the road” warnings even when glancing over a shoulder to change lanes, while wearing…
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