Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

22 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
3

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 2unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently with the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The…
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The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently with the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered off the road and restarted; however, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact’s husband test drove the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had sucked in the spark plugs and caused internal damages, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11670156 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
9

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 7loss of steering 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that after an OTA software update, the panoramic screen display and instrument cluster failed to operate as intended. The contact stated…
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The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that after an OTA software update, the panoramic screen display and instrument cluster failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the screen intermittently went black, rendering the reaview camera image, speedometer, or navigation screen inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764310 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
3

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 2premature wear 1
A recent report: 12/21/24 Took delivery of vehicle 03/17/25 Called Lincoln to schedule service after brakes began grinding. 03/19/25 Took vehicle in for service - Brake rotors began grinding shortly after purchase…
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12/21/24 Took delivery of vehicle 03/17/25 Called Lincoln to schedule service after brakes began grinding. 03/19/25 Took vehicle in for service - Brake rotors began grinding shortly after purchase. Such grinding causes anxiety about safety of the vehicle on the road. Took vehicle back to dealership where they validated the issue. They replaced the rotors. Grinding began again, but more intense. 04/14/25 Took vehicle back again and was informed new improved parts were on order for availability in Q3 2025. 07/17/25 Called Plaza Lincoln checking status of new parts. Informed they are still waiting. Lincoln bulletin SSM 53329 states condition does not affect vehicle durability.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11674818 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

other issues 5
A recent report: I own a 2024 Lincoln Nautilis on August 28 2026. I started the vehicle in the rear windshield glass suddenly shattered/exploded there had been no collision accident vandalism or known impact to the…
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I own a 2024 Lincoln Nautilis on August 28 2026. I started the vehicle in the rear windshield glass suddenly shattered/exploded there had been no collision accident vandalism or known impact to the vehicle that I am aware of the vehicle was not involved in an accident immediately before the glass failed. The glass failure occurred unexpectedly. When I started the vehicle. I contacted my local Lincoln dealership and reported what happened. The dealership told me that they had heard of this issue and directed me to contact Lincoln‘s 800 number customer service I contacted that number, but I have not been able to obtain a satisfactory response or determination as to whether this could be a #Warranty or safety defect I have filed an insurance claim because the vehicle needs to be repaired, but I am concerned that the insurance claim is being treated as the reason Lincoln will not investigate whether the glass failure itself may have been a defect. I am reporting this to NHTSA because I am concerned that the rear window on relatively new 2024 vehicle could spontaneously shatter without an apparent impact. I would like an NHTSA to document this incident as and determine whether there were similar complaints involving a 2024 Lincoln nautilus and whether this may represent a safety related defect I can provide photographs, repair information, insurance information dealership information, and any other documentation requested

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760446 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
2

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 2
A recent report: See attached document for complaint.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11700282 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 22 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2024 and 2026, roughly 9 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.