Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system6
- Unknown or other5
- Visibility3
- Back over prevention3
- Service brakes2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Structure2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Lane departure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus failed the safety check 0.15% of the time — 71% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 4,687 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.8 L/100 km (about 24 mpg US), CO₂ 231 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.1 | 9.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
10 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.
| 2026318 30 Jun 2026 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 25SA2 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-547) may not be effective. As… |
| 2026128 18 Mar 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Additionall… |
| 2025726 18 Dec 2025 | Accessories Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25C36 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-413) may not have been done co… |
| 2025547 11 Oct 2025 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian alert system not to work properly. Note: This recall only affects hybrid electric … |
| 2025413 8 Aug 2025 | Accessories Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24C43 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-776) may not have been done co… |
| 2025280 23 May 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the panoramic display (instrument cluster) and center display to restart while driving. If this hap… |
| 2025281 23 May 2025 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could overheat when the block heater is plugged in. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equi… |
| 2025200 11 Apr 2025 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24C24 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-463) may not have been done co… |
| 2024776 20 Dec 2024 | Accessories Issue: When using the key fob "global close" feature to close the windows, a software problem could cause the window automatic reversal system not to work. If… |
| 2024463 12 Aug 2024 | Structure Issue: When using the key fob "global close" feature to close the windows, a software problem could cause the window automatic reversal system not to work. If… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lincoln told its dealers about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011366 | "Quality improvements include: - Reduction in Key Off Load Battery Drain due to ABS module Software." |
| 11011036 | An Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software update has been released to address potential software reboot, freeze, and performance concerns while using the infotainment system. The update will provide several feature and quality refinements. |
| 11010920 | Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| 11010611 | Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 13-May-2024 may exhibit a rattle noise from the rear outboard seat area. |
| 11010271 | "Quality improvements include: - Reduction in Vehlce Dynamic Module (VDM) module based Key Off Load Battery Drain " |
| 11010252 | "-Improved connectivity. -Reduces TCU based Key Off Load battery drain. - Map orientation improvement - removes false""IP Configuration Failure"" message when wrong WiFi password is entered. - Improves functionality of Stolen Vehicle Services" |
| 11010248 | Quality improvements include: - Reduction in Driver State Monitior Control (DSMC) module based Key Off Load Battery Drain |
| 11010247 | "-Adds option to turn off Rear Seat Occupant Alert when popup occurs. -Eliminates potential for persistant chimes over the back up chime speaker - Improves Tire Pressure Monitoring system display smoothness. -Reduced system reboots through improved system stability. - Provides remedy software for customer satisfaction program, updating the Phoenix Accessory Protocol Interface Module to latest version. " |
| 11009915 | Ford Customer Relationship Center (CRC) phone call to Customers Communication Script for 24B23 |
| 11009913 | An Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software update has been released to address potential software reboot, freeze, and performance concerns while using the infotainment system. The update will provide several feature and quality refinements |
| 11009594 | Some 2024 Nautilus customers may notice the side mirror autofold feature inoperative after FSA 24C24 has been completed. |
| 11009433 | Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a concern with the driver seat and steering column moving to the saved memory position instead of the easy entry position when approaching or unlocking the vehicle with the key fob. |
| 11009089 | Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 23-Jan-2024 may exhibit a condition where the front driver door can not be unlocked using the passive entry (Intelligent Access) feature. |
| 11008952 | Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 01-May-2024 may exhibit a front exterior farewell grille lighting event randomly occuring 30-60 minutes after the vehicle is parked. |
| 11008923 | Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a FHEV powertrain may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0300, P0316 and/or P051B stored in the PCM. This may be due to the software level of the PCM. |
| 11008708 | Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 24 channel audio digital signal processing module (DSP) (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with DSP. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). |
| 11008222 | Some of the following vehicles may exhibit one passive key that is unable to start the vehicle or activate the passive entry feature; however, all remote keyless entry (RKE) physical button functionality works correctly and the second passive key will have full/correct functionality (including being able to start the vehicle): |
| 11008215 | Some of the following vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passive key will not program to the vehicles: |
| 11007977 | Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair, 2021-2024 F-150/Bronco, 2023-2024 F-Super Duty, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may experience the overhead console sunglass bin cannot be locked in a closed position. |
| 11007976 | Some 2025 Nautilus vehicles with heated-only front seats (minor feature code BY1AC) may set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B103A:15, B1034:13, B1036:13, and B1038:15 in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module when a diagnostic self-test is performed |
| 11007907 | 2024-2025 Nautilus - Keyless Entry Keypad Inoperative Or Does Not Illuminate Following Ignition Off Timeout - B1560 And/Or B1561 DTCs Stored In The BCM |
| 11007896 | 2025 Explorer/Aviator Built On Or Before 14-Jun-2024, 2024 Nautilus - Map Is Blank Or Map Feature Is Inoperative When Vehicles Equipped with Google Automotive Services (Minor Feature Code HKCGA And IEPAT) |
| 11007873 | 2024 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator - Wireless Charger Icon Inaccurate |
| 11007137 | Quality Improvements include: - Reduction in Key off load battery drain via Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) controlled reset. - Addresses Accessory Protocol Interface Module (SYNC) displaying update status as not completed. - Addresses potential no start condition post OTA update. - Disable ECG configuration reserved for Rear Seat Occupant Alert mobile app which is not used, to improve battery consumption. No effect on RSOA. |
| 11007078 | Certain 2024 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Reprogram for Battery Drain Prevention In some of the affected vehicles, the ABS Module may stay awake and unintentionally keep other networked modules awake for an extended period of time. This may result in a battery drain and a vehicle no-start condition. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)