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Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints for the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, covering model years 2024 to 2027. The 2024 model year drew the most complaints (12), and Forward Collision Avoidance is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 24 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2024–2027)
  • most complaints: 2024 (12 for that model year)
  • top component: Forward Collision Avoidance (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V415000 (reported Jun 30, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (4.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2024 model year has the most complaints: 12 of 24, or 50.0%. Next come 2025 (9) and 2026 (3).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2024–2026Column chart of 24 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2024 with 12. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2024: 12 complaints1220242025: 9 complaints920252026: 3 complaints32026
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2024120000
202590000
202631000
All model years241000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid components

top 14 · NHTSA categories

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (33.3% of all 24), followed by Electrical System (5) and Lane Departure (3).

Components named most often in Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints (top 14)
Components named most often in Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints (top 14)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance833.3%
Electrical System520.8%
Unknown or Other520.8%
Lane Departure312.5%
Equipment28.3%
Seats28.3%
Service Brakes28.3%
Steering28.3%
Vehicle Speed Control28.3%
Air Bags14.2%
Engine14.2%
Power Train14.2%
Seat Belts14.2%
Visibility/Wiper14.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Nautilus Hybrid, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2024 to 2027. The 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2024: 2 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 2 campaigns2027: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V415000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model years 2024–2027

    Ford 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.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Note: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V691000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model years 2024–2026

    Ford 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.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The 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.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, covering model years 2024 to 2027. The most recent, 26V415000, was reported on June 30, 2026 and is filed under “Forward collision avoidance”. The 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2024 model year, with 12 of the 24 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2025 (9) and 2026 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaint?

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 33.3% of all 24. Electrical System (5) and Lane Departure (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lincoln dealer.

How many Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 24 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.