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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2026 Lincoln Nautilus has 22 documented known issues, with 14 rated critical. The most serious are Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage ($0-$12,000 repair), Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) ($0-$0 repair), LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units) ($0-$1,500 repair), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS ($0-$0 repair), Parasitic 12V battery drain — dead battery after short ownership (CSP 24P14 / 24P08) ($0-$800 repair), Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk ($0-$0 repair), EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000), Rearview Camera Software Error — Blank Image or Image That Won't Clear (Recall 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442), Incorrectly manufactured rear shock absorbers damage rear brake hose (recall 23V439 / Ford 23S32) ($0-$0 repair), Rearview backup camera blank or distorted image (recall 20V575 / 20C19) ($0-$0 repair), 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat ($600-$9,000 repair), 8F35 8-speed automatic shudder, buck, and jerk under 35 mph ($0-$4,500 repair), Rear Drive Unit Underfilled With Lubricant Can Seize — AWD Recall 21S02 (NHTSA 21V011000) and Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units) ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $12,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2026 Lincoln Nautilus has 22 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage, Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units), LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units). Of these, 14 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2019-2026 Lincoln Nautilus has 22 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 14 issues are rated critical: Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage and Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) and LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units) and Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS and Parasitic 12V battery drain — dead battery after short ownership (CSP 24P14 / 24P08) and Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk and EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000) and Rearview Camera Software Error — Blank Image or Image That Won't Clear (Recall 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442) and Incorrectly manufactured rear shock absorbers damage rear brake hose (recall 23V439 / Ford 23S32) and Rearview backup camera blank or distorted image (recall 20V575 / 20C19) and 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat and 8F35 8-speed automatic shudder, buck, and jerk under 35 mph and Rear Drive Unit Underfilled With Lubricant Can Seize — AWD Recall 21S02 (NHTSA 21V011000) and Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lincoln Nautilus issues range from $0 to $12,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage, typically costs $0-$12,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Lincoln Nautilus. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2019-2026 Lincoln Nautilus with 22 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Early-build 2024 Nautilus Hybrid (2.0L EcoBoost-hybrid) vehicles can suffer high-pressure direct fuel injector failures within the first few hundred miles. The injector tip breaks off into the cylinder, causing sputtering, white exhaust smoke, fuel smell, severe knocking, limp mo… Repairs typically run $0-$12,000. Severity: high.
Driver, front passenger, and rear power windows on 2024-2025 Nautilus did not automatically reverse when encountering an obstacle, violating FMVSS 118. The window continues closing with excessive force, risking finger/hand/neck injury — especially for children. Ford recalled 47,8… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On 2025 Lincoln Nautilus (1,539 units, built March 9 - July 24, 2025), LED driver modules contain a burnt Schottky diode that can knock out one headlight low/high beam, DRLs, front position lamps, and front turn signals. Uniquely on the Nautilus (unlike Mustang/Mach-E covered by… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: high.
Consider softening BlueCruise claim to 'and may affect BlueCruise (camera-dependent)' since recall summary doesn't explicitly name it. Consider removing or qualifying 'dashboard warning chimes' since it's not directly cited. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Roughly 46% of polled 2024 Nautilus owners (both ICE and hybrid) report repeated dead 12V batteries, sometimes with as little as 200 miles on the odometer. Two software-related causes identified: (1) Vehicle Dynamics Module stays awake and holds the CAN bus active after key-off (… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: high.
Certain 2024-2025 Nautilus equipped with the 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and the factory engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked and the block heater cord is plugged into household AC. The overheating heater element creates a vehicle fire risk while parked — most… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles are part of Ford Motor Company's 26S10 recall. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, and the outcome NHTSA describes is an unexpected loss of drive power. Because the power loss can occur without warning, NHTSA cites an increas… Severity: high.
2019 and 2020 Lincoln Nautilus crossovers are covered by NHTSA recall 25V442000, Ford's campaign 25S72, for a rearview camera software defect. The fault has two possible presentations: the camera can show a blank image instead of the view behind the vehicle, or the rearview image… Severity: high.
Ford recalled certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs built February 20 - March 9, 2023 because the rear shock absorbers were manufactured with the shock-rod stopper support not securely crimped in the rod groove, allowing excessive rebound travel. The over-travel can allow the shock… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
2020 Nautilus SUVs built Nov 21, 2019 - May 26, 2020 were recalled because a faulty printed circuit board / poor electrical connection inside the backup camera can cause the reverse image to appear distorted or go completely blank, reducing rear visibility and raising crash risk. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
2019-2020 Nautilus models with the base 2.0L EcoBoost (non-hybrid) suffer unexplained coolant loss, white tailpipe smoke, an overheat warning, and sometimes coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Ford TSB 20-2234 traces the most common cause to a failing exhaust gas recirculation… Repairs typically run $600-$9,000. Severity: high.
Nautilus models built on or before March 11, 2021 with the 8F35 8-speed automatic commonly exhibit a shudder, buck, hesitation, or jerk while accelerating from a stop up to about 35 mph (57 km/h). Ford Technical Service Bulletin 21-2389 (superseding 21-2081) attributes the condit… Repairs typically run $0-$4,500. Severity: high.
Ford recalled certain 2020 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because the rear drive unit may have left the factory with an inadequate amount of lubricant. Without enough lubricant, the rear drive axle can seize. On an all-wheel-drive crossover like the Nautilus, a seized rear drive unit… Severity: high.
The 27-inch panoramic display and 11.1-inch center screen can simultaneously reboot or go fully blank while driving on vehicles running Phoenix IVI software v1.0.5 or v1.0.7. Driver loses speedometer, gear position, warning lights, and rearview camera image. Ford recalled 30,679… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Select 2024-2026 Nautilus Hybrid vehicles built April 4, 2023 - Sept 23, 2025 may fail to emit the federally required pedestrian warning (acoustic vehicle alerting) sound when driven in electric mode below about 30 km/h (19 mph), due to an error in the audio-processing software. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
NHTSA recall 26V165000 covers 2024 and 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles whose Image Processing Module A (IPMA) can go through multiple unexpected resets. The IPMA is what feeds the camera image and the vision-based driver aids, so when it resets the Nautilus loses the rearview came… Severity: medium.
Nautilus models equipped with the panoramic Vista Roof commonly develop water leaks traced to clogged or failing sunroof drain tubes and a sunroof track/seal design that was revised after the 2020 model year. Owners report water dripping over the dash after rain, water pooling in… Repairs typically run $150-$1,500. Severity: medium.
Nautilus models with the optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 produce a ticking, tapping, or rattle noise from the top-front-cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more, lasting roughly 2-5 seconds. Ford TSB 23-2356 (superseding 22-2376 and 23-2049) att… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The hands-free power liftgate frequently becomes intermittent or fully inoperative on first-generation (2019-2023) Nautilus. The system uses a single electric motor on the driver's side plus a gas strut on the passenger side; failures include the motor straining without the latch… Repairs typically run $150-$1,300. Severity: medium.
First-generation Nautilus owners widely report the SYNC 3 center touchscreen freezing, going completely black, or spontaneously rebooting while driving — sometimes leaving only the backup camera working. Symptoms point to memory corruption in the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interfac… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
