2026 Lincoln Nautilus Safety Report
2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (1) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus with 5 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus before buying across this generation. |
Lincoln Nautilus Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Lincoln Nautilus years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | 8 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 15 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2023 Lincoln Nautilus | 6 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Lincoln Nautilus | 5 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | 15 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Lincoln Nautilus | 26 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2026 Lincoln Nautilus Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Lincoln onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Reliability Score
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Wheel Controls Malfunction Steering wheel controls for Sirius radio do not function properly when using Apple Car Play, potentially causing distraction. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus:
Issues with the integration of Apple Car Play and Sirius radio controls.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
When using Apple Car Play and Sirius radio through Apple Car Play, the radio station controls on the steering wheel do not function properly and actually function differently than when using the native Nautilus radio. When using Apple Car Play, in order to change radio stations, you must use the display screen to change stations. This forces the driver, if driving alone, to take their eyes off...
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically folding in or out at times, while the driver side mirror automatically folds properly. This may be due to the software in the...
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0A5D, P0A6...
This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations for Transit. Some vehicles listed in the Mod...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) with U0238 stored in the au...
This bulletin supersedes 26-2100. Reason for update: To update vehicle symptoms, affected vehicle lines, and model years. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using App...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0238 stored in...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may require replacement of the front seat track motor for various reasons. If Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10A > Front Seats > PPT A leads to front seat track motor replacement, a lower level service part is now available - PU5Z-14547-A (driver side) and PU5Z-1...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 06-Nov-2025 may exhibit an inoperative driver heated seat with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1208:2A stored in the driver seat module (DSM) and/or inoperative front passenger heated seat with DTC B120A:2A in the passenger front seat module (SCMB)...
"Quality improvements include: -Addresses potential key off load battery usage caused by the Power Steering Control Module keeping the network awake"
"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced Android Auto and CarPlay phone call audio quality"
Some 20242026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 06-Nov-2025 may exhibit an inoperative driver and/or front passenger heated seat with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1208:2A stored in the driver seat module (DSM) and/or DTC B120A:2A in the passenger front seat module (SCMB). Inform the customer t...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit a rattle or buzzing noise from under the center of the car during light throttle, low engine revolutions per minute (RPM) driving conditions, often between 30-40 mph (48-64 km/h). The noise may be more noticeable when ambient temperatures are b...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module. Remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box...
Some 2025-2026 Nautilus/Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank/white Google map screen, inoperative live traffic data, inoperative voice assistant, the inability to sign into a Google account in the center touch s...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the status selected by the switch in the center display screen menu. Examples include auto folding not operating when the s...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a grunt-type noise from the front brakes during initial brake applications that goes away after the brakes warm-up. A video demonstrating this condition is available in the Service Procedure below. This may be due to the front brak...
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus, 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in the vehicle cannot be heard. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). Replacemen...
Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank screen for Google Maps or the absence of live traffic data. To correct this condition, refer to the Workshop Manual...
Some 2025-2026 Nautilus vehicles with heated-only front seats (minor feature code BY1AC) (not heated and cooled) may set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B103A:15, B1034:13, B1036:13, and B1038:15 in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module when a diagnostic self-test is performed...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Has the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS been recalled?
No, the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS have?
The 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS has 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
The 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS involve unknown or other (1 complaints).
How many crash reports does the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS.
Should I buy a 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS is generally recommended. It has 1 complaints, 0 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
The components with the most failures on the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 1 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
Be cautious when using Apple Car Play with Sirius radio as it may cause distraction. The 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS has 1 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
The 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 1 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Steering Wheel Controls Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS?
Known issues with the 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS include: Steering Wheel Controls Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 1 NHTSA complaints.
Do the steering wheel controls work with Apple Car Play?
No, the controls for Sirius radio do not function properly with Apple Car Play.
Are there any other safety issues with the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
No, no other significant safety issues were identified.
What should I do if I experience issues with the steering wheel controls?
Contact the dealership for a software update or repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious when using Apple Car Play with Sirius radio as it may cause distraction.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. The data includes 1 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16