2021 Lincoln Nautilus: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
18
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
22.2
Severity index
Severity index 22.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 38.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 16.7% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 16.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 16.7% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 16.7% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 11.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 11.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 7 of 18 complaints (38.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V635000 | 23/08/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure a |
| 25V315000 | 09/05/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023- |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.