With 4 recalls and 12 complaints, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

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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25V5190002025-08-08

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 12 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Service Brakes2

03Visibility/wiper1

04Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure1

05Forward Collision Avoidance1

12 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Nautilus Fuel Economy

24–30mpg combined

21-30city

29-31hwy

$1,450-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus ranges from 24 to 30 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

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 2025 Lincoln Nautilus

31States

38%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

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 2025.

2025 Lincoln Nautilus: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus a good car to buy?

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?

Yes, 4 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus delivers 24–30 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?

Out of 12 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2025 compare to other Lincoln Nautilus years?

Each Lincoln Nautilus model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Lincoln Nautilus overview page.