The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has several recalls that raise concerns, especially regarding electrical and visibility issues. With peak failure occurring early under 20,000 miles, owners should be vigilant about these potential problems.
Key Factor:Multiple safety recalls
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Standard Safety Record
The 2025 Nautilus maintains a standard safety record for LINCOLN, with 4 recalls documented.
4 recalls for this vehicle6.2 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
๐Why This Matters
Having multiple recalls is a significant red flag for any vehicle, particularly when it impacts critical systems like visibility and electrical functions. The power window system's failure to comply with safety standards means passengers could be at risk if an obstruction is detected. Additionally, the potential for overheating in the engine block heater poses a fire hazard, heightening concerns for current and prospective owners alike.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Warning
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Vs Brand: Better than avg (6.2)
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Summary: When compared to its peers, the Nautilus shows a troubling trend with multiple safety recalls indicating that reliability may be below expectations for this luxury SUV segment. Owners should approach this model with caution given the nature of the defects reported.
Safety & Reliability Score
63/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-0.15
Investigation Impact-5
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus
Model Year2025
MakeLINCOLN
ModelNautilus
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
RECALLRecall Issued
Oct25
ISSUEFirst Report
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
2 complaints (67% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 3 consumer complaints by severity level.
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3(100%)
โ Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.
Mileage Failure Analysis
โ๏ธEngineering Insight
With peak failure occurring in the early mileage range of 0-20k miles and an average reported failure at just 1000 miles, itโs crucial for owners to be proactive about inspections. Problems could arise quickly after purchase, warranting a close examination of affected systems immediately after taking delivery.
๐ Mileage data extracted from 1 of 3 complaints (33% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
VISIBILITYELECTRICAL SYSTEMEXTERIOR LIGHTING
๐ฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Visibility System
Issue: Power window automatic reversal system may fail to detect obstructions.
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Regularly test all windows to ensure they reverse correctly upon detecting obstacles.
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Verify recall completion status for window systems before purchase.
Campaigns:23V11523V11623V117
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Electrical System
Issue: Engine block heater can overheat while parked with it plugged in.
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Monitor the engine block heater during cold weather usage to prevent overheating risks.
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Check if previous owner had issues with the engine block heater or has taken corrective action on recalls.
Campaign:23V118
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Exterior Lighting
Issue: 'Burnt diode' issue may affect multiple lights leading to reduced visibility at night.
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'Inspect all exterior lights regularly; replace any non-functioning bulbs promptly.'
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'Make sure all lights are functioning as intended during your test drive.'
Campaign:23V119
๐กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your LINCOLN dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (4)
Campaign: 24V953000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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Summary
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V343000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Summary
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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the fourth quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Campaign: 25V519000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
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Summary
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.
Campaign: 25V518000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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Summary
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.
NHTSA Investigations
1 investigation
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 Nautilus.
INV-2025-1000๐ข Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Nautilus performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 51,151
Consumer Complaints
3 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Nautilus.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Warning67%
Noise33%
Brakes๐ต Low
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that the front brakes were making an abnormally loud squealing sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Brakes๐ต Low
SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes on my 2025 Lincoln Nautilus make a scraping/grunting noise when first applied after the car has been sitting. when applied, in addition to the noise, the brakes require more pressure to stop. The issue is worse in the rain. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There were several times while I was driving that it was difficult to stop quickly when I was cut-off by another vehicle or approaching a stop light, especially while the roads were wet. On 09/16/2025 Al Packer Lincoln confirmed the issue and the service advisor verbally told me that "there is a special service message indicating that Lincoln is investigating because some other 2024/2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles have the same issue", however, I was not provided a copy of SSM 53329 referenced in Section A of page 1 of my attached invoice. The service advisor further indicated that "once engineering finishes investigating and comes out with a repair or recall for certain vehicles produced at one plant or another and during specific times they will send a letter to owners of affected vehicles for either a software update or repair etc., whatever they determine will rectify the issues. They estimated finishing investigations by Third Quarter 2025". Presently, there has been no need for any other entity to inspect my vehicle as I have received no correspondence. There were/are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. I leased the vehicle in April 2025 and the issue began around July 2025. My vehicle currently only has 923 miles.
Steering/Suspension๐ต Low
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
I had a 2020 ford explorer with co-Pilot 360 which is lane centering with your hand on the wheel. The new Nautilus is equipped with this same system and Blu Cruise. Unfortunately, the system will not work without the eye scanning system as it says it does and the sales rep says it will. The car has non-working safety equipment. The eye scanning system is very sensitive and constantly yelling at you. When you turn off hands free lane centering there is no lane centering which is very dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
'What are the most common issues reported for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?'
'The most common issues include problems with visibility due to faulty power window systems and failures within the electrical system such as overheating engine block heaters. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding exterior lighting failures due to burnt diodes.'
'How do recalls impact my decision on purchasing a used Lincoln Nautilus?'
'Recalls should always be reviewed as they indicate potential safety issues that need addressing. A prospective buyer should ensure that all recall repairs have been made before finalizing any purchase to avoid unexpected repairs and safety risks down the line.'
๐Year-over-Year Context
๐Improving Trend
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2024 issues. Recall frequency decreased 33%.
๐งญWhat This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 4 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your LINCOLN dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in LINCOLN's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Obtain proof of recall completion for all 4 campaigns before purchase.
Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.