Lincoln Nautilus Lane Assist May Miss Hands-Off Alert

NHTSA campaign 26V377000 · Reported Jun 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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If the system fails to warn a driver whose hands are off the wheel, the driver may not realize they need to retake control, which can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V377000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 9, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair (a software update to the power steering control module) is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V377000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Lincoln Nautilus

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Lincoln Nautilus recalls

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Mar 3, 2026Ford Explorer, Mustang, Nautilus EGR Valve Failurehigh
Aug 8, 2025Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Headlights May Failhigh
Aug 8, 2025Lincoln Nautilus Power Windows May Pinch Occupantsmedium
Jun 27, 2025Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank imagemedium

All 23 Nautilus recalls

Official notice

Component: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
Safety risk: Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S44. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.