Model year
2023 Lincoln Nautilus
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING (1). 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
25V315000 · May 9, 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…
23V439000 · Jun 23, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
23V198000 · Mar 24, 2023
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such,…
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
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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 8-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Nautilus FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Nautilus AWD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 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 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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