Lincoln Nautilus: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Lincoln Nautilus model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 50.0 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.2 Low | POWER TRAIN |
| 2024 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 84.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 60.0 Medium | LANE DEPARTURE |
Across 5 model years, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus carries the highest severity index (84.2, driven by electrical system), while the 2019 is the cleanest at 8.3.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.