2025 Lincoln Nautilus VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has good reliability. There are 6 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. Severity signals include 1 crash-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (4), Lane Departure (3), Back Over Prevention (2).
Nautilus reliability snapshot
72/100
Latest model-year reliability score
3.5/5
RepairPal rating (good)
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
Unknown Or Other4
Lane Departure3
Back Over Prevention2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Steering2
Service Brakes2
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
☐Test brakes for scraping or squealing sounds, especially after sitting idle
☐Inspect lane departure and forward collision systems for proper operation
☐Check for windshield micro-cracks affecting visibility
☐Verify rearview camera clarity in various weather conditions
☐Ensure all Blue Cruise safety alerts are functioning audibly
☐Inspect for any issues with driver-facing camera detection
What owners reported
2025 Lincoln Nautilus owner complaints in detail
Owners have reported 1 crash and 1 injury to NHTSA for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. These are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defect rates.
Owner complaints4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owners of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus report several issues related to vehicle technology and display systems. Complaints frequently mention a panoramic display that intermittently goes black, obscuring critical driving information such as speed and mileage, with one owner noting the issue resolved itself overnight. Another common issue is a foggy rearview camera, with poor visibility noted even in clear weather, and a suggestion from dealers to keep the camera clean. Additionally, some owners describe problems with the Ford Blue Cruise system, specifically the unexpected loss of audible safety alerts, which previously indicated when to resume control. Safety implications are evident, as the lack of alerts could lead to delayed driver response. These issues are reported without specific mileage, suggesting they may occur at various points in the vehicle's usage.
Owner complaints3
LANE DEPARTURE
Owners report that the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus experiences issues with the lane departure and lane keeping systems, particularly involving the facial recognition sensor. Complaints frequently mention that the system fails to detect the driver’s face, leading to unexpected activation of the "Resume Control" mode, which pulses the brakes and engages the four-way flashers. This malfunction often occurs alongside warnings such as "Driver Facing Camera Blocked" and "Driver Facing Camera Cannot Detect Face." Additionally, the lane centering system is described as biased towards the right lane marker, making manual corrections difficult. Multiple owners describe these issues as occurring more frequently when using the Blue Cruise hands-free driving system, and note that these problems create a perception of loss of control, which may have safety implications.
Owner complaints2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Owners report issues with the back over prevention system in the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, specifically noting the lack of alerts or automatic braking when pedestrians walk behind the vehicle. Complaints frequently mention that while reversing, the vehicle fails to warn the driver or engage brakes as expected, even when pedestrians are clearly visible in the camera. These incidents occur during typical urban driving scenarios, such as backing out of parking spaces at stores. The complaints do not specify particular mileage ranges, but they highlight potential safety implications as the system's failure could lead to accidents if drivers do not manually intervene. Used car buyers should be aware of these reports when considering this model.
Owner complaints2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Owners of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus report issues with the forward collision avoidance system, specifically related to the adaptive cruise control and lane departure features. Complaints frequently mention the system unexpectedly shutting off and displaying a warning about the driver-facing camera's inability to detect the driver's face. Symptoms include the vehicle entering "Resume Control" mode, pulsing brakes, and engaging hazard flashers, with some owners unable to override this by pressing the accelerator or steering wheel buttons. These issues occur during highway driving with cruise control engaged, though no specific mileage range is consistently noted. Safety implications include temporary loss of vehicle control, as owners describe needing to disable the cruise control entirely to regain control.
Owner complaints2
STEERING
Owners of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus report issues related to steering and braking systems. One complaint describes grinding sounds from the front right brakes and a loss of traction during wet conditions, with the vehicle inspected at 7,500 miles without a resolution. Another owner details problems with the Co-Pilot 360 and Blu Cruise systems, specifically noting that the eye scanning system is overly sensitive and interferes with lane centering functionality. These reports suggest potential safety implications, such as loss of control in wet conditions and non-functional lane centering features.
Owner complaints2
SERVICE BRAKES
Owners of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus report issues with the vehicle's service brakes, specifically noting loud squealing or scraping noises when the brakes are applied. These symptoms often occur when the vehicle is first used after sitting idle, with the noise sometimes accompanied by a need for increased pressure to stop the vehicle, particularly in wet conditions. Complaints consistently arise at low mileages, around 1,000 miles, and some owners mention that Lincoln is aware of the issue and is investigating it. There are no reports of warning lights or messages associated with these brake issues, but the difficulty in stopping quickly could have safety implications, especially in emergency situations. Buyers should be aware that Lincoln is reportedly working on a solution, but as of now, no formal recall or fix has been announced.
2025 Nautilus recalls (6)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Nautilus. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 26V165000Mar 19, 2026
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 26V122000Mar 3, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNHTSA 25V519000Aug 8, 2025
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."
Consequence: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
VISIBILITYNHTSA 25V518000Aug 8, 2025
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."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.
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.
Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
VISIBILITYNHTSA 24V953000Dec 20, 2024
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."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.
2025 Lincoln Nautilus on the road
33,744 2025 Lincoln Nautilus units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
How the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus stacks up against rivals
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The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus scores a 72 out of 100, indicating moderate reliability that falls slightly below the segment average of 76. This suggests that while the Nautilus performs adequately, potential buyers should be aware of its relative standing within the segment. The six recalls point to an elevated need for manufacturer intervention compared to competitors, though not excessively high.
Complaints are relatively low in number but show a broad distribution across various systems, including lane departure and collision avoidance features. This dispersion suggests no single systemic issue but rather a spread of minor concerns. The vehicle is in its second year of its generation, which typically allows for some refinement of initial model year issues.
Overall, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus presents a moderate reliability risk, with potential buyers advised to consider these factors in their decision-making.
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✓Accident & damage records
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✓Open safety recalls
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2025 Lincoln Nautilus — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus scores a 72 out of 100, indicating moderate reliability that falls slightly below the segment average of 76. This suggests that while the Nautilus performs adequately, potential buyers should be aware of its relative standing within the segment. The six recalls point to an elevated need for manufacturer intervention compared to competitors, though not excessively high.
How many recalls does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have?
6 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2025 Lincoln Nautilus problems?
The most-reported 2025 Lincoln Nautilus problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (4), Lane Departure (3), Back Over Prevention (2).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.
