2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
The 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Steering (2 complaints), and Lane Departure Assist (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS, potentially affecting up to 116,461 vehicles.
Recall 25V518000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 482 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V518000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 482 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 3,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear...
Consequence: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
View full details →Recall 25V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 3,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear...
Consequence: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
View full details →Recall 25V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 3,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear...
Consequence: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
View full details →Recall 25V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 3,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear...
Consequence: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
View full details →Recall 24V953000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 47,818 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 24V953000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 47,818 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V343000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 6,781 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Front right brakes make grinding sounds when stopping and lose traction when roads are wet. Vehicle causes safety issues when roads are wet. Due to lack of control. Issue was reported to the dealer and I was told Lincoln is aware of the issue but there’s no fix at the time. Vehicle was inspected by dealer at 7,500 miles No warning lights present
Front right brakes make grinding sounds when stopping and lose traction when roads are wet. Vehicle causes safety issues when roads are wet. Due to lack of control. Issue was reported to the dealer and I was told Lincoln is aware of the issue but there’s no fix at the time. Vehicle was inspected by dealer at 7,500 miles No warning lights present
Front right brakes make grinding sounds when stopping and lose traction when roads are wet. Vehicle causes safety issues when roads are wet. Due to lack of control. Issue was reported to the dealer and I was told Lincoln is aware of the issue but there’s no fix at the time. Vehicle was inspected by dealer at 7,500 miles No warning lights present
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V953000 (VISIBILITY); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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 repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Safety Rating for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
The 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
Ford Motor Company has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 54581 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the status selected by the switch in the center display screen menu. Examples include auto folding not operating when the switch is enabled and/or auto folding continuing...
TCU-25.2.8.5 Nautilus — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
SSM 54400 — SEATS
Some 2025-2026 Nautilus vehicles with heated-only front seats (minor feature code BY1AC) (not heated and cooled) may set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B103A:15, B1034:13, B1036:13, and B1038:15 in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module when a diagnostic self-test is performed. These DTCs have no effect on functionality and...
ECG-25.2.8.5 Nautilus — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced LincolnWay connectivity"
TCU-25.2.8.4 Nautilus — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Quality improvements include: -Includes a recovery mechanism for memory data in the Telematics Control Unit"
SSM 54339 — SEATS
For 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension adjuster, a lower level part is now available (R2TZ-14C724-A). It is not necessary to replace the front seat cushion extension adjuster if only the front seat cushion extension motor assembly is damaged.
TSB 25-2477 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetooth audio Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol...
SSM 54264 — SERVICE BRAKES
Some 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a grunt-type noise from the front brakes during initial brake applications that goes away after the brakes warm-up. A video demonstrating this condition is available on PTS for 2024-2025 Nautilus under the Service Tips Tab > Reference Guides > Front Brake Grunt Video. For...
SSM 54252 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
For 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles, if diagnostics lead to replacing the rear seat armrest cup holder, a lower-level part is now available (base part number 5413562). It is not necessary to replace the rear seat armrest assembly if only the rear seat armrest cup holder is damaged.
TSB 25-2422 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN NAUTILUS
- 2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 35 complaints
- 2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 18 complaints
- 2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 5 complaints
- 2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 14 complaints
- 2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 20 complaints
- 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS (current)
- 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 1 complaint
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