NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the 16-way electric tilt seat system, where a fault can cause the driver or passenger airbag to deploy without a crash or fail to deploy when one occurs.
On the drivetrain side, certain all-wheel-drive models may have insufficient lubrication in the rear drive unit, which can cause the rear axle to seize. When that happens, the vehicle can lose drive power or handling stability without warning. Both rear visibility recalls affect the rearview camera: in one case, a software fault can cause the camera to show a blank image when reversing, and in the other, a poor electrical connection can cause the camera to intermittently show a blank or distorted picture. Both reduce what the driver can see behind the vehicle when backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear drive unit may not have enough lubricant, which can cause the rear drive axle to seize and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level and refill it to full, or replace the axle if lubricant is below minimum.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image intermittently, limiting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The edge of the seat cushion frame may contact and damage the wire harness when using the seat's tilt function, which could cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply protective tape to the seat cushion frame edge and inspect and repair or replace the wire harness if damaged, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.