This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 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 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus has 4 recalls, the most serious being rear shock absorbers that can overextend and damage the rear brake hoses, causing brake fluid to leak and stopping distances to increase.
The same shock absorber failure can also damage the rear axle half shafts, wheel speed sensors, and stabilizer bar end links, which affects handling and traction feedback. There is also a child safety concern: the tether anchor wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back may not hold properly, reducing the seat's ability to restrain a child in a crash. On the electronics side, a software issue can cause the rearview camera to display a frozen image or no image at all when reversing, cutting off the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
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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 shock absorbers can overextend and damage the brake hoses, causing brake fluid leaks and reduced braking. Overextension can also damage the rear axle half shafts, wheel speed sensors, and stabilizer bar links.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect your rear shock absorbers and replace the shock absorbers, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors, and axle half shafts as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear shock absorbers may have manufacturing defects that damage the rear brake hose, axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and stabilizer bar links.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace rear shocks, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors, and half shafts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The welds connecting the child seat tether wire to the second-row left-side seat back frame may be weak, reducing the seat's ability to properly restrain a child in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
