Model year
2020 Lincoln Nautilus
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 34 complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (17), ENGINE (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 102 complaints
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 27 complaints
- 2022 15 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 22 complaints
- 2025 22 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit,…
21V011000 · Jan 15, 2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
20V575000 · Sep 23, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently…
20V550000 · Sep 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
20V414000 · Jul 17, 2020
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially…
Complaints
34 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ21002 | Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Aug 3, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Nautilus AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Nautilus AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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