Federal safety data shows 7 recalls and 19 complaints for the 2024 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

25V3430002025-13-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

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24V5970002024-09-08

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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25V2370002025-11-04

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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24V9530002024-20-12

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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25V3370002025-23-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles. The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 111, "Rear Visibility," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, 101, and 305.

A blank instrument display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a missing rearview camera display image can reduce visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V5180002025-08-08

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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26V1650002026-19-03

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 19 issues reported over 1 model years, visibility problems are the most common for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Visibility2

02Structure2

03Service Brakes2

04Unknown Or Other2

05Electrical System,visibility1

19 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Nautilus Fuel Economy

24–30mpg combined

21-30city

29-31hwy

$1,450-$1,800/yr

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus delivers 24 to 30 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Nautilus HEV AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

30 city31 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic 8-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2024 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 2024.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. There are 7 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

You'll get between 24 and 30 MPG combined from the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

VISIBILITY problems top the list with 19 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.