Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Lincoln nautilus has 2 recalls, 15 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
15
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
24V635000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with e...
25V315000
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on the highway my transmission died. Had it towed to a nearby forwad dealershiop, Owen... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s d... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Door check and spot welds are broken. The car has less the 20,000 miles on it. I was told by the m... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(R) and de... |
| May 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Since 2023 there has been an ongoing issue with my vehicle. When Im in public parking lots and I am ... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought the 2021Lincoln Nautilus in Aug 2024 with only 54000miles. I was leaving the dealership an... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE | My doors are totally broke. Has no swing stop. Broke so bad the medal is torn |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Recall 24S55/24V635 was issued in October 2024, the issue with intake valves was discovered prior to... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Jan 2, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a ... |
| Feb 25, 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | My car had a 9-10 second delay from what was shown in the backup camera to what had already happened... |
| Oct 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | My Lincoln has been in the shop due to a hard AWD System Disabled Message since 10/29/2021. Lincoln ... |