23 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Mustang, Nautilus, and Navigator vehicles because an earlier repair for this same problem did not fully fix it. When the vehicle is started, the instrument panel display may fail to work and show a blank screen instead of turning on. This means the gauges and warning lights on the dashboard may not be visible to the driver.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because an earlier repair for this problem did not fully fix it. The lane center assist system may fail to properly detect when a driver has taken their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period. Because of this, the system may not give the driver the intended warning telling them to put their hands back on the wheel.
In these Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, a part called the Image Processing Module A may unexpectedly reset itself multiple times. When this module resets, it can cause the vehicle to lose the rearview camera image. It can also cause the vehicle to lose several driver assistance features at the same time, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in your vehicle may fail. If that happens, you could unexpectedly lose drive power while you're driving down the road. Dealers will replace the EGR valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters have already been mailed to affected owners.
Some Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach-E, and Mustang vehicles have LED driver modules that may contain a burnt diode. This can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals on the affected side to stop working. On Nautilus vehicles, it may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to stop working.
Certain Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall still have a problem with the power window safety feature. The system that is supposed to stop a window and reverse it when it senses an obstruction may not work correctly.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Nautilus, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine and an engine block heater. The block heater may overheat while the vehicle is parked with it plugged in.
Certain Lincoln Nautilus vehicles have a software problem in the multimedia system. It can cause the panoramic and center touchscreens to restart and go blank. When the screens go blank, the instrument display and the rearview camera image can also disappear. This means the speedometer, warning lights, and the view behind the vehicle may not be visible on the screen.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 through 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Bronco, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Mustang, Ranger, Transit, F-150, Super Duty pickups, Mach-E and the Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator and Corsair. A software error can make the backup camera picture come up late, freeze, or not appear at all when the vehicle is in reverse. Ford is handling this recall in phases, so the fix becomes available at different times depending on the model and model year.
On certain 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired under an earlier recall, the power windows may not automatically reverse when the global closing feature detects an object in the way while the window is closing.
Some Lincoln Nautilus vehicles have power windows that may not respond correctly when something is in the way as the window closes. A window is supposed to stop and reverse if it detects an obstruction, but in these vehicles that reversal may not work correctly or may not move back far enough. This means a closing window could press against a person or object with more force than it should before it reverses.
Certain Ford Bronco, Edge, and Explorer, along with Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator vehicles with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine, have a problem with the engine intake valves. These valves may break while the vehicle is being driven, which can cause the engine to fail and the vehicle to lose the power needed to keep driving.
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Lincoln Nautilus and 2024 Ranger vehicles. When the windows are closed using the feature that shuts them all at once, a window may fail to stop and go back down after it senses something in the way. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal rule for power operated window systems. Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no charge.
Certain Lincoln Nautilus vehicles may have rear shock absorbers that were not built correctly at the factory. Because of this manufacturing problem, the faulty shocks can end up damaging other parts nearby. This includes the rear brake hose, the rear axle half shaft, the wheel speed sensor, and the stabilizer bar end links. These are all parts located near the rear of the vehicle that can be affected if the shock absorbers are not working as they should.
Ford is recalling certain Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The welds holding the child seat tether wire on the second-row left-side seat back frame may not be strong enough, which can reduce how well the seat holds a child in place during a crash. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for child restraint anchorage systems. Dealers will replace that seat back frame.
Certain Ford Edge, Escape and Bronco Sport, along with Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus vehicles, may have an inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit. Without enough lubricant, the rear drive axle can seize while the vehicle is being driven, affecting how the vehicle moves.
Ford is recalling a wide range of vehicles, including the F-150 and Super Duty pickups, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image from time to time. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge, and owners have been notified by mail.
This recall covers certain Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The bolts on the start/stop accumulator end cap may be missing or loose.
In certain Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power tilt seats, the edge of the seat cushion frame can rub against the seat's wire harness when the tilt function is used. This may damage the wires, which can cause the airbag to deploy when it shouldn't, or fail to deploy in a crash.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the instrument panel cluster may not work properly when the vehicle starts, leaving the display blank. When this happens, the driver cannot see important information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temperature, or safety system warning lights on the dashboard. Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster so it works correctly again, free of charge.
On some Lincoln Nautilus vehicles, the Lane Centering Assist system may not properly detect when a driver has had their hands off the steering wheel for too long. The system is meant to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane, but it may stay active even when it should recognize the driver isn't holding the wheel.
Some Lincoln Nautilus vehicles without Adaptive Front Steering have a plastic cover on the driver's frontal airbag module. Because of this, the cover may separate from the airbag while it is deploying in a crash. This affects the cover piece on the driver's side airbag module.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering the 2019–2025 Lincoln Nautilus. 14 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator Instrument Cluster Blank" (NHTSA campaign 26V372000), reported Jun 9, 2026.
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has the most, with 8 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 23 Lincoln Nautilus recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Lincoln dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: