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2021 Lincoln Nautilus Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
33%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
83,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, 33% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,400 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Both front doors on my 2021 Nautilus Reserve have structural stress cracks in the sheet metal surrounding the check-arm bracket, along the edge of the recessed mount and under the weatherstrip. I first noticed cracking and popping when opening and closing the doors on 8/1/2026 at about 84,000 miles. No collision; normal use. The bracket mounts to the inner door panel with no reinforcement. The panel visibly flexes every time the door opens and checks, and that flexing has fatigued and cracked the metal. The cracks are growing. This is a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770905, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and trade-in, the contact was informed that the front driver’s side door had a crack and that the welding was cracked and loosened. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 92,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11754393, filed 2026-08, 92,800 miles

“The driver's side door is cracked at the door hinge assembly. This is a widely documented defect. My door cracked at 50,000 miles. There are thousands of 2019-2024 Nautilus's with this defect. Lincoln wants $5,000 to replace the door. They offered $2,000 toward the repair. This should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11760735, filed 2026-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s door, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. While the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver’s side door check arm stop bracket and door hinge were faulty. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the front driver’s side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712734, filed 2026-01, 74,000 miles

“Drivers front door inner sheet metal structure has failed/torn at the hinge and check arm mounting points under normal operating conditions.. safety hazard. Dealership and Lincoln will not take full responsibility after known structural defect exists”

NHTSA complaint #11771453, filed 2026-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202429%
2022956%
2021933%
202026%
201911%

Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus

Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology