Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 28 complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V5750002020-23-09

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

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21V0110002021-15-01

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V4140002020-17-07

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 28 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train9

02Unknown Or Other2

03Vehicle Speed Control2

04Exterior Lighting2

05Back Over Prevention2

28 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Nautilus Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-21city

25-26hwy

$1,900-$2,100/yr

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus delivers 21 to 23 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Nautilus FWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Lincoln Nautilus

31States

38%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 31 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

97813%

TXTexas

97613%

FLFlorida

86012%

PAPennsylvania

4756%

NYNew York

3535%

OHOhio

3355%

ILIllinois

3054%

NJNew Jersey

2874%

MOMissouri

2563%

GAGeorgia

2313%

MNMinnesota

2243%

CACalifornia

2193%

DEDelaware

1953%

TNTennessee

1722%

WIWisconsin

1312%

OKOklahoma

1272%

NCNorth Carolina

1242%

DC118

NV104

KY93

MD87

CO78

VA65

IN60

AL59

WA57

KS51

AR50

AZ47

IA43

CT40

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus a good car to buy?

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $217 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, based on 28 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.