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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

Compared with other Lincoln Nautilus years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 21 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by lane departure (2) and back-over prevention (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 40 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “When I went to change lanes on the highway, I went to look in the passenger side mirror to check for traffic. What I saw was my shirt. The mirrors have auto open and close. They malfunctioned and did not open,. This was a safety risk. I have an appointment with the service center at the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #11739719, filed 2026-05

Lane departure: “This is the third Lincoln Nautilus that the facial recognition sensor does not operate as it should and creates a significant distraction while driving. The system constantly will go into the Watch the Road warning and then proceed to the Resume Control which also activates the four way flashers and pulses the brakes despite taking action such as moving the steering wheel or pressing the OK on the steering wheel touch pad to acknowledge the warning which does not clear out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11747124, filed 2026-06

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “Vehicle infotainment screen locks up/freezes constantly while operating the vehicle . This includes the back-up camera as well, making it unreliable and/or unusable. There are no warning lamps or messages, just a hard freeze that only gets resolved once vehicle is shut off and restarted. That fix is only temporary and has not resolved the issue long-term. The other issue is excessive hesitation when pressing the gas pedal. The car is reluctant to drive forward. Both of these issues are severe safety problems that should get resolved immediately. …”

NHTSA complaint #11768946, filed 2026-10

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202520268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Nautilus · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Nautilus Fhev · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Lincoln Nautilus version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Nautilus AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212924$2,800
Nautilus HEV AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT293130$2,250

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 40 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 40 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Nautilus

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269—0524—Too new
2025222,5006524—Too new
20242214,4487—24—Too new
20237—3523—Too new
20221690,6002523—Rising
20212786,00025239 · FewerRising
20203432,004552350 · TypicalRising
20191037,2508523100 · MoreRising

All Lincoln Nautilus model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by lane departure with 2.

Has the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus (Nautilus AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.