2025 Lincoln Nautilus: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus: 6 recalls, 21 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #24V953000 · 2024 · 47,818 vehicles
What's wrong: The window automatic reversal system May not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."
Why it matters: A closing window May exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (ddm) and the passenger door module (pdm), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025.
Equipment, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V343000 · 2025 · 6,781 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l or 2.0l mpc engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater May overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Why it matters: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner…
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V519000 · 2025 · 3,270 vehicles
What's wrong: The LED driver modules May contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On nautilus vehicles only, this condition May also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Why it matters: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED driver modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #25V518000 · 2025 · 482 vehicles
What's wrong: The window automatic reversal system May not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."
Why it matters: A closing window May exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the driver door module (ddm) and the passenger door module (pdm) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V122000 · 2026 · 47,804 vehicles
What's wrong: The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve May fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the egr valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026.
Electrical, Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V165000 · 2026 · 254,640 vehicles
What's wrong: The image processing module a (ipma) May experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (adas) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driverâs ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The image processing module a software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. This is a phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 aviator, 2025 explorer, 2025 nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 navigator will notify…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Lane departure (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Forward collision avoidance (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (3): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), warning light on (2).
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 21 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 8 Nautilus model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 29). Complaints peaked in 2026 (18 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 2,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (22 complaints, 7 recalls), 2026 (9 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Lincoln Nautilus problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are lane departure (6), forward collision avoidance (5), other / unknown (4).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.