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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Problems: 7 Known Issues

2025 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 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are 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), Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk ($0-$0 repair) and EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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    On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 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 47,818 units in December 2024 (24V953); follow-up recall 25C36 covers ~102 vehicles that received incorrect repair software.

    Common Symptoms

    • window keeps closing on obstacle
    • no auto-reverse
    • excessive closing force
    • window pinches objects

    How to Fix

    Free dealer reflash of Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) software under recall 24V953. Verify VIN was correctly reflashed — recall 25C36 was issued because ~102 vehicles received the wrong software package the first time.

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    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 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 the same campaign), the same fault can also disable rear tail lights, rear turn signals, and rear position lights — leading to sudden loss of forward visibility and being invisible to traffic at night.

    Common Symptoms

    • one headlight not working
    • DRL out
    • tail light out
    • turn signal inoperative
    • intermittent headlight failure

    How to Fix

    Under NHTSA recall 25V519 (Ford internal recall 25C39), dealers inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules at no charge. Owner notification letters mailed September 22, 2025. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Do not drive at night until repair is completed if a lamp is currently failing.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $1,500

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    On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 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.

    This issue also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Mustang, Ford F-150 Lightning

    Common Symptoms

    • rearview camera blank or frozen
    • Pre-Collision Assist warning
    • Lane Keep disabled message
    • BlueCruise not available
    • blind-spot monitor inoperative

    How to Fix

    Visit dealer for free IPMA software reflash under the NHTSA recall. Until repaired, do a manual mirror/over-the-shoulder check when reversing and treat BlueCruise/Lane Keep as unavailable — they can drop out without warning.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus 2.0L EcoBoost MPC, 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 concerning in cold-climate states/provinces where the heater sees daily use.

    Common Symptoms

    • burning smell from engine bay
    • scorched block heater cord
    • tripped GFCI when plugged in
    • smoke from front of vehicle when parked

    How to Fix

    Stop using the block heater immediately and unplug the cord. NHTSA Campaign 25V343000 / Ford Recall 25S52 (issued May 2025) covers free dealer inspection and replacement of the affected block heater element and cord. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with your VIN, or check status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 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 increased risk of a crash. The Nautilus is one of several 2025 Ford and Lincoln models in this single campaign, which totals 47,804 vehicles across all of them combined.

    This issue also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford E-Series

    Common Symptoms

    • Unexpected loss of drive power

    How to Fix

    There is no cost to you: a Lincoln dealer will replace the EGR valve free of charge under recall 26S10. Owner letters were mailed July 31, 2026. VINs in this campaign became searchable on March 4, 2026, so the fastest way to confirm your Nautilus is affected is to enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. For help, call Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    On the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus 2.0L EcoBoost Hybrid, 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. A silent EV-mode vehicle increases the risk of striking pedestrians, cyclists, and the visually impaired (FMVSS 141 non-compliance). NHTSA-reportable, Ford recall number 25SA2; owner letters mailed Nov 5, 2025.

    Common Symptoms

    • No exterior warning sound at low speed in electric mode
    • Vehicle is silent when creeping in parking lots / crosswalks
    • Pedestrians do not hear the car approaching

    How to Fix

    Under recall 25SA2, dealers (or an over-the-air update) reflash the audio control module and digital signal processing module software free of charge. Owners should confirm the OTA installed or schedule the dealer update; verify the alert tone is audible at low EV-mode speeds afterward.

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    On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 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 camera picture and features including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring. Ford handled the two Nautilus model years in different phases: 2025 Nautilus owners were notified on 4/13/2026 in Phase 1, while 2024 Nautilus owners fall into a later phase of the same campaign. The recall is a large one — 254,640 vehicles campaign-wide, spanning several Lincoln and Ford models, of which the Nautilus is one. Ford's stated consequence is that a driver without the camera and those assistance systems is less able to detect hazards, raising the risk of a crash.

    Common Symptoms

    • Backup camera image missing or blank when shifting into reverse
    • Blind-spot monitoring inoperative
    • Lane-keeping assist inoperative
    • Pre-collision assist inoperative
    • Repeated, intermittent loss of driver assistance features

    How to Fix

    Dealers reprogram the Image Processing Module A with updated software at no cost, and Ford is also pushing the same update over the air, so a connected Nautilus may receive it without an appointment. If your Nautilus is still losing the camera image or showing driver-assist features as unavailable, schedule the dealer software update rather than waiting on OTA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls against campaign 26V165000 to confirm coverage and see whether your notification phase has opened.

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    NHTSA Recalls9 recalls

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. 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."

    Campaign #24V59700009/08/2024

    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."

    Campaign #24V95300020/12/2024

    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."

    Campaign #25V23700011/04/2025

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles. The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 111, "Rear Visibility," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, 101, and 305.

    Campaign #25V33700023/05/2025

    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.

    Campaign #25V34300023/05/2025

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the most common Lincoln Nautilus problems?

    According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 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), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

    Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

    The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: 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 Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk and EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000). 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.

    How much does it cost to fix common Lincoln Nautilus problems?

    Repair costs for known Lincoln Nautilus issues range from $0 to $1,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

    What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units)?

    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.

    What is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units)?

    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.

    What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS?

    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.

    What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk?

    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.

    What is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000)?

    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.

    What is the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid pedestrian warning sound fails at low speed (recall 25SA2)?

    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.

    What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Rearview Camera and ADAS Loss from Image Processing Module Resets (Recall 26V165000)?

    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.

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