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ProblemsByVin File / 2025-LINCOLN-NAUTILUS
2025 · Lincoln

Lincoln Nautilus problems

2 safety recalls. 12 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2025 Nautilus · brakes
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that the front brakes were making an abnormally loud squealing sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
11/18/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11700079.0
2025 Nautilus · brakes
The brakes on my 2025 Lincoln Nautilus make a scraping/grunting noise when first applied after the car has been sitting. when applied, in addition to the noise, the brakes require more pressure to stop. The issue is worse in the rain. My vehicle is available for inspection upon…
11/02/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11697018.0
2025 Nautilus · steering
I had a 2020 ford explorer with co-Pilot 360 which is lane centering with your hand on the wheel. The new Nautilus is equipped with this same system and Blu Cruise. Unfortunately, the system will not work without the eye scanning system as it says it does and the sales rep says…
10/07/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11691977.0
2025 Nautilus · visibility
The rear hatchback window shattered with the vehicle sitting still overnight. All of the glass was shattered and most of it was in place and many pieces behind the vehicle on the driveway (as if it happened from inside the vehicle). Low temperature for the night was about 45…
04/27/2026 · NHTSA ODI #11733990.0

Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 24V953000 20/12/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.
severe NHTSA 25V518000 08/08/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.

Common questions

Is the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Lincoln Nautilus has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 12 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 2 days ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Lincoln. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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