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Buying a used 2021 Lincoln Nautilus? Check these 2 recalls first
Recall exposure on the 2021 Nautilus is narrow: one high-severity campaign for EcoBoost engines that can break and lose power, and one medium campaign for rearview cameras that freeze or blank. Neither carried stop-driving or park-outside advice. NHTSA lists 21 unverified owner complaints, including 1 crash and no fires or injuries, spread across power train (7), structure (6), fuel/propulsion (3) and engine (3) — a lighter file than the 2020 car's.
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.
- Verify the EcoBoost engine recall was performed on this VIN
- Cycle reverse several times to see if the camera image freezes
- Ask for engine and transmission service records given the power train reports
- 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 2021 Lincoln Nautilus
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln EcoBoost engines can break, losing power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
21 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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 | 7 | None found |
| Structure | 6 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 2 | Yes |