2023 Lincoln Nautilus Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
7
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nautilus and 7 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 3 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- ENGINE1
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
- SERVICE BRAKES1
2023 Nautilus Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V315000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER · 23V439000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR · 23V198000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
2023 Nautilus Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2341 v3 | Oct 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only… | 11038895 |
| TSB 26-2442 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience… | 11038617 |
| 24E09-S1 | Oct 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Emissions Recall 24E09 – Supplement #1 Certain 2022-2024 Model Year Edge and 2022-2023 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost… | 11039183 |
| TSB 26-2092 V2 | Sep 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY | This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sp… | 11037678 |
| TSB 26-2341 v2 | Sep 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only… | 11037661 |
| SSM 55031 | Jul 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System… | 11035269 |
| TSB 26-2341 | Jul 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only… | 11035231 |
| TSB 26-2328 | Jul 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, updat… | 11035099 |
| ECG-26.2.11.4.1 Nautilus | Jul 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring | 11035255 |
| TSB 26-2297 | Jun 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The re… | 11034134 |
| TSB 26-2270 | Jun 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2140. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the part description of the part number JM5Z-7N473-C, correct the part number XY-75W85QL to… | 11033762 |
| TSB 26-2194 | Apr 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Mo… | 11031619 |
| SSM 54773 | Apr 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2021-2023 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit inoperative phone as a key and no communication with the remote function actuator (RFA) module. There may also be diagnostic trouble… | 11031632 |
| TSB 26-2140 | Apr 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Intermittent or permanent no reverse engagement. * Illuminated m… | 11031609 |
| TSB 26-2171 | Apr 17, 2026 | ENGINE | This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to replace the output planetary carrier assembly *Added 2023-2024 model year vehicles Some o… | 11031490 |
| SYNC-25.1.7.10.1 Nautilus | Mar 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | "25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens" | 11030580 |
| TSB 26-2092 | Mar 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sp… | 11029921 |
| TSB 25-2627 | Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chat… | 11028804 |
| SSM 54555 | Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2020-2022-Corsair, 2021-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2024 Navigator/Aviator, and 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with phone-as-a-key may exhibit various phone-as-a-key co… | 11028797 |
| SYNC-25.2.0.16.1 Nautilus | Jan 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER | "Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space." | 11028293 |
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