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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

3

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

13

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Nautilus and 13 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 7 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.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
  2. SERVICE BRAKES2
  3. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST2
  4. AIR BAGS1
  5. VISIBILITY/WIPER1
  6. LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
  7. SEAT BELTS1
  8. SEATS1

2026 Nautilus Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 26V688000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid vehicles. The vehicle may unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving, due to corrosion in the transmission's park lock actuator circuit board.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the Integrated Park Module (IPM), free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S75. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 26V415000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Remedy: Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 25V691000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Remedy: The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

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2026 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.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
SSM 55256Oct 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2027 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching…11038624
SSM 55247Oct 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may experience an "Advance Front Lighting Features Temporarily Unavailable" message with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B155A and/or B1559 store…11038623
SSM 55220Oct 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Androi…11038437
SSM 55212Sep 29, 2026POWER TRAINSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a shudder/chatter/vibration from the rear drive unit (RDU) during low-speed turns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-02 > Diagnosis…11037777
SSM 55162Sep 10, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYAll 2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or after 07-Apr-2026 will no longer come with a plastic rear license plate bracket as part of the loose items checklist. The rear liftgate h…11037314
SSM 55140Aug 31, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 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…11036647
SSM 55131Aug 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable…11036601
SSM 55116Aug 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviato…11036525
SSM 55103Aug 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an inoperative segment or individual light emitting diode (LED) in the rear mounted deck lid lamp assembly (part of the rear lamp as…11036518
PHX-26.2.0.11 NautilusAug 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER26S51 Recall remedy: -Accessory Protocol Interface Module update to mitigate the loss of the pedestrian warning sound11036223
SSM 55071Aug 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSome 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when Blu…11036107
SSM 55058Jul 31, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAINSome 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…11035516
SSM 55031Jul 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSome 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
SSM 54978Jul 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a "Door Fault Service Required", "Transmission Not In Park" and/or "Hill Start Assist Not Available" message in the instrument panel…11034852
SSM 54962Jun 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intrusion alarm will activate without an external source. This may be due to software in the body control modu…11034140
SSM 54924Jun 12, 2026POWER TRAINSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0767, P0766…11033907
SSM 54918Jun 11, 2026STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-202…11033854
SSM 54916Jun 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODYSome 20242026 Nautilus vehicles may have previously exhibited unsuccessful programmable module installation (PMI) starting with a CallGetRestore Invalid hardware error messag…11033849
SSM 54878May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 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 au…11033258
SSM 54829May 16, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPERSome 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically fo…11032762
All 2026 Nautilus records at NHTSA

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