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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Over-the-air fixOther
2026-06-30 · campaign 2026-318
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 25SA2 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-547) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian alert system not to work properly.
Note: This recall only affects hybrid electric vehicles. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-547. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A pedestrian alert system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the accessory protocol image module (APIM) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership. For certain Nautilus vehicles, owners will be advised to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the digital signal processor (DSP) module.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 22).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS FHEV SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Lincoln Nautilus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Nautilus AWD 2.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Nautilus HEV AWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.