This page covers 8 recalls, 23 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Driver-assistance system complaints dominate what 2025 Lincoln Nautilus owners report. Lane departure is the most commonly flagged system, with owners describing the feature dropping out unexpectedly mid-drive and displaying a driver-facing camera blocked warning even when nothing is obstructing the camera. Forward collision avoidance draws similar frustration, owners report the system cutting cruise control speed without warning and the driver-monitoring camera triggering excessive "watch the road" alerts during routine shoulder checks or while wearing sunglasses, sometimes continuing to warn even when the driver is looking straight ahead. A smaller cluster of equipment complaints includes owners noting what appear to be clusters of micro-cracks across the factory windshield that scatter bright light and impair forward visibility. One isolated report describes a backup situation where a pedestrian passed behind the vehicle without triggering any warning or automatic braking response.
23
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 8 recalls, the most serious being an EGR valve that can fail and cut drive power without warning, and an engine block heater that can overheat while plugged in and parked, raising the risk of fire.
On the lighting side, a burnt diode in the LED driver module can knock out the low beams, high beams, daytime running lights, and turn signals on one side of the vehicle, and on the Nautilus specifically, the same failure can also disable the rear taillights, turn signals, and parking lights. Two separate recalls cover the power windows: the automatic reversal system may not react properly when the window detects an obstruction and can pinch an occupant before stopping. One of these recalls affects vehicles that received an earlier repair attempt that did not fully resolve the issue. There is also a recall where the rearview camera and certain driver assistance features can drop out, reducing the driver's ability to spot hazards. Finally, on Nautilus Hybrid models only, a software error can prevent the vehicle from emitting the low-speed pedestrian warning sound.
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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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
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
The exhaust gas recirculation valve may fail, causing unexpected loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Ford will replace or repair the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Remedy details will be provided in an upcoming letter.
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
A burnt diode in the LED Driver Module can cause headlights, daytime running lights, and turn signals to stop working. On some models, rear lights may also fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules at no cost.
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
The LED driver module in the headlight assemblies can fail, causing the high and low beam headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights, and turn signal lights to stop working. On Nautilus models, the rear tail lights, turn signals, and parking lights may also fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the LED driver module if needed.
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
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.
