This page covers 14 recalls, 31 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.
24 mpg combined
9.8 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.
Complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus are spread across several systems, with automatic emergency braking generating the most reports. Owners frequently describe the forward collision warning and automatic braking activating without an obstacle present, false alerts at highway speeds and in normal traffic are the most common scenario described. Visibility draws the next cluster of reports, where multiple owners describe windshields cracking from the bottom edge without any impact, with the crack spreading until the glass needs replacement. Service brake complaints include unexpected brake engagement and pedal behavior owners found inconsistent. A handful of reports also mention electrical issues, a rear window that reverses and won't stay closed, and a rear hatch that opens on its own. Door and hatch seal gaps letting in dust and exhaust fumes while driving appear in isolated reports as well.
31
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 14 recalls, the most serious being an engine block heater that can overheat while the vehicle is parked and plugged in, raising the risk of a fire.
Several recalls involve the power windows' auto-reverse feature: when using the key fob to close all windows at once, the windows may not stop and retract after detecting an obstruction, and can pinch a driver or passenger with excessive force. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, leading to multiple follow-up campaigns to correct the fix. On the display side, a software problem can cause both the instrument cluster and the center screen to restart while driving, leaving the driver without a speedometer, warning lights, or rearview camera image when reversing. There is also a separate issue where the rearview camera and certain driver assistance features can stop working, reducing the driver's ability to detect hazards. Two recalls only affect hybrid models: the low-speed pedestrian warning sound may not emit as expected, reducing the alert to people outside the vehicle, and prior repair attempts for this issue also required a follow-up correction.
At a glance
What can fail
The Image Processing Module A may unexpectedly restart, causing the rearview camera and advanced safety features—including collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring—to stop working.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
A software update will be installed in the Image Processing Module A at no cost, either at a dealership or wirelessly to your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly. A software issue could prevent the automatic window reversal system from working when using the key fob to close windows, so a window might not stop or retract if it detects an object.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the software in your driver and passenger door modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the pedestrian alert system from functioning correctly on certain hybrid electric vehicles.
What the fix does
Ford will send a wireless software update to fix the digital signal processor and audio control module, or you can visit a Ford dealership for the update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the pedestrian warning sound from emitting at certain speeds in 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles.
What the fix does
Ford will update the audio control module and digital signal processing module software at no cost, either through a dealer or over-the-air update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The window automatic reversal system may not stop or reverse correctly when it detects an obstruction in the window path.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly. A software issue could prevent the automatic window reversal system from working when using the key fob to close windows, so a window may not stop or retract if it detects an object.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if needed. Alternatively, install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the instrument cluster and center display to restart while driving, making the speedometer, warnings, and vehicle information temporarily unavailable. The rearview camera image may also fail to display when shifting into reverse.
What the fix does
Ford dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module software to fix the displays and rearview camera functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The multimedia module software can cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot unexpectedly, leaving them blank and unresponsive.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the multimedia module system software at no cost, or you can receive the update over-the-air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly. A software issue could prevent the automatic window reversal system from working when using the key fob to close windows, so a window might not stop or retract after hitting an object.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window global closing feature may fail to reverse when it detects an object in the window's path, not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the automatic window reversal system from working when using the key fob to close windows. If triggered, a window might not stop and retract after detecting an obstacle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail owners notification. The repair procedure is currently being developed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window automatic reversal system may fail to stop or reverse when it detects an obstruction, and the reversal distance falls short of safety requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the driver and passenger door modules to restore proper window reversal function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic window reversal feature may fail to activate when the global closing function detects an obstruction, preventing windows from rolling back up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
