2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
The 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When using Apple Car Play and Sirius radio through Apple Car Play, the radio station controls on the steering wheel do not function properly and actually function differently than when using the native Nautilus radio. When using Apple Car Play, in order to change radio stations, you must use the display screen to change stations. This forces the driver, if driving alone, to take their eyes off the road, locate the proper screen, and then change the station. When using the native radio and listening to Sirius, using the radio controls on the steering wheel function as expected. I reported this to Ford through my local dealer, and the response was that "it is functioning as anticipated". To me this means Ford is aware they require one to take their eyes off the road to change radio stations in the manner outlined above.
Safety Rating for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
The 2026 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 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 54581 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
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...
TSB 26-2018 — SERVICE BRAKES
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above 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 in the Service Procedure below. This may be due to the front brake...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN NAUTILUS
- 2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 18 complaints
- 2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 5 complaints
- 2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 14 complaints
- 2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 20 complaints
- 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS — 8 complaints
- 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS (current)
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- LINCOLN MKX — 1,702 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints