2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 documented known issues, with 6 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), 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) and Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
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.
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 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), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 6 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Owners of the redesigned 2024 Nautilus (and some 2022-2023 cars) report a loud groan, grunt, or grinding noise from the front brakes as the vehicle comes to a complete stop, more pronounced in cooler temperatures and often fading once the brakes warm. Ford service message SSM 525… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: low.
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.
