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Buying a used 2020 Lincoln Nautilus? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2020 Nautilus carries a critical recall for a transmission leak that creates a fire risk, plus high-severity campaigns for power seats damaging airbag wiring and rear axle lubricant loss. Two separate recalls cover a blank backup camera image. None instructed owners to stop driving or park outside. Owners filed 33 unverified NHTSA complaints — 2 crashes, 1 injury, no fires — concentrated in power train (17) and engine (5), the heaviest powertrain share of the Nautilus years.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the transmission leak fire-risk recall was completed, in writing
- Ask whether the power seat/airbag wiring recall repair was done
- Test the backup camera and inspect the rear axle for lubricant seepage
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Lincoln dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln transmission leak creates fire risk | Power Train | critical |
| Lincoln MKX and Nautilus power seats can damage airbag wiring | Seats | high |
| Ford and Lincoln SUVs may lose rear axle lubricant | Power Train | high |
| Ford and Lincoln backup camera image may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
33 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | Yes |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | None found |
| Wheels | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |