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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

HybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
91 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA9
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA30 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Nautilus HEV AWD, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 9 complaints, most often about the lane departure. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Nautilus HEV AWDHybrid4WD (part-time)2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 221V Li-Ion293130$2,100
Nautilus AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212924$2,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49515, 49514.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
●moderate

Forward Collision Avoidance

26S51
66,383 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.RiskA vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixNote: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Own
NHTSA campaign 26V415000reported Jun 30, 2026Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25SA2
43,438 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.RiskA vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixThe audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V691000reported Oct 10, 2025Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
9complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Unspecified5
Lane Departure2
Service Brakes2
Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags1
Seat Belts1

What owners describe

“Since day one from the purchase of this vehicle, I have been experiencing seatbelt issues. This car was purchased for my work. It’s a commercial Livery vehicle, but I am suffering each day with complaints from riders and every time it goes to the dealership I am losing time and income. I have lost my confidence in th…”Sep 8, 2026 · Seat Belts · NHTSA owner report
“This is the third Lincoln Nautilus that the facial recognition sensor does not operate as it should and creates a significant distraction while driving. The system constantly will go into the "Watch the Road" warning and then proceed to the "Resume Control" which also activates the four way flashers and pulses the brak…”Jun 29, 2026 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report
“The brake pedal is designed in such a manner that the shaft/arm gets in the way of the pedal as you start pressing the pedal. As the pedal is pressed away from the driver, the shaft is setup in such a way that the driver's foot then hits the shaft and loses the ability to press the actual pedal. Given the shaft is a sm…”May 19, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Nautilus model years

F

2025 Lincoln Nautilus

8 recalls · 30 complaints

F

2024 Lincoln Nautilus

9 recalls · 33 complaints

B

2023 Lincoln Nautilus

3 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2022 Lincoln Nautilus

2 recalls · 13 complaints

B

2021 Lincoln Nautilus

2 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2020 Lincoln Nautilus

5 recalls · 33 complaints

F

2019 Lincoln Nautilus

8 recalls · 101 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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