VIN REPORT

5LMPJ8J44SJ9107702025 LINCOLN NautilusPremiere

28of 100
Moderate Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls · Model-Wide
6
6 campaigns (all model years)
Safety Grade
F
59/100 composite
Complaints · 2025
22
NHTSA filed · 2025 Nautilus
Vehicle Age
1 yr
Made in CHINA
BUYPurchase Verdict

2025 LINCOLN Nautilus was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 22 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2025 LINCOLN Nautilus

2025 LINCOLN Nautilus was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 22 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 6 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
  • 1 injury reported across 22 owner complaints
  • Common owner-reported issues: steering issues
  • Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
  • Visibility is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • High lemon law risk indicators — multiple safety-critical recall and complaint patterns present
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
Owner Complaint Intelligence

22 owner complaints filed — top areas: Other (55%), Visibility (18%), Brakes (9%). Common issues: steering issues. 1 crash reported.

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of 100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
3 Contributing Risk Factors
6 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Vehicle may qualify as a lemon — repeat repair failures
+10
Accelerating complaint trend — problems increasing over time
+6
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
LINCOLN
Model
Nautilus
Year
2025
Trim / Series
Premiere
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2L
Doors
5
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly
HANGZHOU, HANGZHOU, CHINA
Curb Weight
4,517 lbs
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Electrification
Strong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: HANGZHOU, HANGZHOU

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 HANGZHOU, HANGZHOU

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

F
Score: 59/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety19/30
Complaint History20/30
38/100Moderate
  • ▸Engine recall
88/100
Comprehensive
17 of 20 safety features detected
None
  • ▸Electric/hybrid vehicle — monitor for battery thermal events
High
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Visibility
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Electrical
  • ⚠22 complaints on a 1-year-old vehicle — unusually high

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Visibility
↻ 2 recalls✦ 4 complaints
Electrical
↻ 2 recalls✦ 1 complaint
Engine/Powertrain
↻ 1 recall✦ 1 complaint

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning✓Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking✓Standard
Pedestrian AEB✓Standard
Rear AEB✓Standard
Lane Departure Warning✓Standard
Lane Keep Assist✓Standard
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring~Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert✓Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control✓Standard
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam✓Standard
Parking Assist✓Standard
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control✓Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder✓Standard
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support✓Standard
Keyless Ignition✓Standard
Recalls6

Deferred Failure Risk

Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones

24/100
Monitor Deferred Risk
The visibility system is the most-reported problem for the 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus — 4 NHTSA complaints (18% of all filings). Prioritize it in a pre-purchase inspection.
⚠No odometer data on record. Items marked VERIFY below are age-based maintenance reminders — general guidance, not confirmed findings for this specific vehicle. Confirm actual mileage and service history with the seller.
CASCADECriticalFailure Cascade
Cascade already triggered — downstream damage likely in progress
Have a specialist inspect all systems connected to the failed component before purchase
One failed component has created stress on connected systems. Repair costs compound quickly — a $500 fix can become $3,000+ if cascade damage is ignored.
COMMONLY REPORTEDModerateVisibility
4 owner complaints · 18% of all filings
Inspect the visibility system before purchase — the most-reported problem for the 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus
Owners of the 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus report visibility issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

6 RECALLS
6found
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

2 of 6 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

51%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

LINCOLN Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
89%Good

LINCOLN completes recalls at a good rate (89%), averaging about 18 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~18 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
18mo
#24V953000
Invalid Date

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. 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."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~65%

~35% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V343000
Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L 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.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V519000
Sep 2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Read full details...
ConsequenceExterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V518000
Aug 2025

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. 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."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V122000
Apr 2026

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~37%

~63% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V165000
Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. 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.
Read full details...
ConsequenceLoss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~27%

~73% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1.2yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
1.1yr open
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
212d open
04/03/2026
6 total campaigns
VisibilityElectricalEngine/Powertrain
3
Part Replacements
2
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs

Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix

RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

Owner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components

100% of complaints about "VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS" were filed AFTER recall campaign 25V518000 (2025-08-08) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
100% post-recall
Recall: 2025-08-080 before · 5 after#25V518000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
100% post-recall
Recall: 2026-04-030 before · 2 after#26V122000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

May Qualify

This vehicle shows 4 lemon law indicators. Eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service — consult a lemon law attorney.

Strong protection states: California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Complaints22

Complaint Intelligence

22 complaints analyzed across 7 system categories

Lane Departure leads owner complaints (27%), most reported when the vehicle was 1 yrs old or newer. Also common: Forward Collision Avoidance (23%), Service Brakes (18%).

When issues get reported (vehicle age)
<1 yr
23%
1–2
77%
3–5
0%
6–9
0%
10+
0%

Based on 22 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (3) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.

Most-reported issues & typical onset
Lane Departure
typically 1 yrs old or newer
27%
Forward Collision Avoidance
typically 1 yrs old or newer
23%
Service Brakes
typically 1 yrs old or newer
18%
Unknown Or Other
typically 1 yrs old or newer
18%
Visibility
typically 1 yrs old or newer
9%
1 injury1 crash
Other
12
Visibility
4
Brakes
2
Electrical
1
Safety Systems
1 crash1 inj1
Engine/Powertrain
1
Steering
1
2025
3
2026
19
Accelerating +100%
22
Last 24 months
0
Prior 24 months

⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse

PEAKS SPRING (MAR–MAY)

41% of complaints filed in May & Apr — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.

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Engine stalling2
Conditions Reported
Parking/low-speed (3)Highway/high-speed (3)Startup (1)Rain/wet (1)

Owner Complaints

HIGH VOLUME

22 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

22found
1
Crash
1
Injury
ODI #11770440ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

The simulated brake pedal/electronic braking system allows for far too long of a delay(3+ FULL SECONDS) at lower speeds and is extremely likely to cause accidents with pedestrians or with other stationary objects. the brake pedal is extremely inconsistent at times at other speeds and causes full lack of controllability of the vehicle for the driver at low speeds. There are no issues with the vehicle, no warning lamps, vehicle has less than 3000 miles on it, yes 3000 not 30000, but 3000. the vehicle has been inspected by carmax reconditioning process. dealer has not been informed

ODI #11755029VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH during 105-degree weather, the contact became aware of a micro-fracture on the front windshield from the front driver's side over to the passenger’s side. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was determined that the crack was caused by possible road debris. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact stated that the cause of failure could be due to the hot temperature. The contact was adamant that the front windshield was not struck by road debris. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

ODI #11742531LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Recently took a trip from [XXX] to [XXX] and during the course of this trip the lane departure, lane keeping and automatic braking would constantly fail during the course of the drive as the facial recognition sensor kept failing to detect my face and would start going into the Resume Control mode which pulses the brakes and turns on the four way flashers. There was also two different warnings displayed on the dash from the camera failure "Driver Facing Camera Blocked" and also "Driver Facing Camera Cannot Detect Face" several times during the past couple months. Additionally, the system would go straight to the Resume Control mode, when it is supposed to begin with the "Watch the Road" preliminary warning which is supposed to be able to be cleared with either the button on the steering wheel or by shaking the wheel, and that too does not operate properly. These instances happened even more frequently when the "Blue Cruise" hands free driving system was in operation. Additionally when the Blue Cruise Hands Free Driving system was making a lane change, over half the time the Blue Cruise would suddenly disengage before the lane change was completed, so the lane assist would try to take over and jerk the wheel back into the lane, making it seem like there was a loss of control over the vehicle. Furthermore the lane centering system is highly biased to the right side lane marker as it would not center the vehicle in the lane but stay right on the right side line even when passing another vehicle it stayed close to the lane line when the system is showing that it was moving the vehicle away from the vehicle being overtaken. And when I tried to move the vehicle away manually the system was fighting the manual correction and trying to keep the vehicle along the line. Very unsafe operation, not to mention that constantly fighting against these systems made this one of the most tiring drives I have done, and I have made this trip many times since 1983. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11742585LANE DEPARTURE

The blind spot warning and the turn signal marker are the same color so when trying To change lanes the blind spot warning is worthlesss because it is the same color and right next to the signal flasher both yellow. It needs to be changed and have an audible warning . The Blind spot warning is essentially useless because when looking in the side mirror you can’t distinguish between the signal and the blind spot. This is true on both sides and is an accident waiting to happen. There should be a recall as A Safety feature is not a safety feature unless It works .

ODI #11742586UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The panoramic display on the car went black from just left of center to almost the end of the display on the drivers side . Alll information was blacked out speed mileage Etc. I restarted the car no change went back the next day it was working. If this happens while driving it could cause a serious problem

ODI #11737338VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

My 2025 Lincoln Nautilus forward collision avoidance system reduces cruise control speed unexpectedly and wanders between lane markers. The driver-facing camera is also overly sensitive — triggering “watch the road” warnings even when glancing over a shoulder to change lanes, while wearing sunglasses, and does not stop warning even when looking straight ahead out windshield. Then the system activates a “resume control” warning and braking and hazard lights. This distraction has almost caused me to have three accidents. The BlueCruise also shuts off without warning, which is also dangerous. This is a time when a warning noise would be justified. Lastly, random cancelled messages appear on dashboard and I have zero idea what wa cancelled. I can only enter one date below but this is an ongoing issue. Service continues to claim there is no issue even though this is a known issue.

ODI #11736827LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Driving on Interstate 10 eastbound on May 9th, the lane departure system suddenly stopped working and would not turn back on and a warning on the dash stating Driver Facing Camera is Blocked but there was nothing in front of the camera which is on top of the steering wheel column. Then when returning home later that same day, the system began operating again but now it would continually go directly to the "Resume Control" and begin the emergency brake pulsing while on the highway as the facial recognition camera is apparently failing to recognize that I was facing forward. And when it goes into the Resume Control mode, the only way to regain control is by turning off the cruise control system entirely, pressing the gas pedal or moving the steering wheel or even pressing the brake did not disengage the system as it should.

ODI #11736828BACK OVER PREVENTION

Backing out of a parking spot at Lowe's in Jacksonville, vehicle was in motion and a pedestrian walked behind the vehicle and no warning or braking occurred inside the vehicle, I manually stopped when I saw the person appear in the camera as they walked behind the vehicle.

ODI #11736829STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

Factory windshield has what looks to be micro sized cracks clustered throughout the glass and when the sun or other bright light hits at certain angles makes it look like a star field and drastically obscures forward vision.

ODI #11735591AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

The contact owns a 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisclosed speed she stated she was coming up to a red, the vehicle was suddenly t-boned by a separate vehicle right by the right front passenger side. The contact vehicle ended up by a median which led to the other vehicle hitting the contact by the rear a second time. The vehicle came to a final stop on top of a median. The air bags were not fully deployed, the steering wheel airbag deployed partially but it was white stuffing and no actual air bag came out. The vehicle was towed to deep south towing tow yard. A police report was filed. The contact stated she was injured in the incident, stated her thumb was shattered with surgery needed, and her right arm was severely Bruised. Medical treatment was given for injuries and pain meds. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,800.

ODI #11733990VISIBILITY/WIPER

The rear hatchback window shattered with the vehicle sitting still overnight. All of the glass was shattered and most of it was in place and many pieces behind the vehicle on the driveway (as if it happened from inside the vehicle). Low temperature for the night was about 45 degrees, so nothing significant. The only explanation I can think of is the rear glass defroster turned on and overheated?

ODI #11731081FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

Driving on Interstate Highway 10 just west of Jacksonville Fl the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure systems were on and functioning and then suddenly the system shut itself off and a warning that the Driver Facing Camera cannot detect face, see manual appeared on the dash.

ODI #11731088FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Driving the vehicle with the cruise control on to remain at the posted speed limit and suddenly the vehicle went into Resume Control mode, began pulsing the brakes and engaged the flashers due to the Facial Recognition camera failed to recognize that I was looking straight ahead, and even pressing the accelerator pedal to override, nor pressing the "OK" button on the steering wheel to override operated, I had to shut the cruise control completely off in order to regain control of the vehicle driving. I have a video from my camera of the incident as it was occurring, however the file size due to being video is too large to upload per the instructions.

ODI #11731095BACK OVER PREVENTION

Backing out of a parking stall at the store and as I was moving, two pedestrians walked behind the vehicle and no alert sounded in the vehicle while backing up, nor did the vehicle brake as it should to avoid hitting them. Vehicle was in electric mode and I did not notice if the rear beeper was operating at the time or not.

ODI #11722811UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The rearview camera appears foggy with poor visibility even in clear weather. The problem was reported to the dealer during the December - February snowy weather; their suggestion was to keep the camera clean. At [XXX], getting out to clean a camera presents additional health and safety risks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11721288UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner's manual was not provided and when asked the delear mentioned that the Owner's manual is online. This is a safety risk as access to important information is only available when connected to the internet.

ODI #11720917UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I am reporting a truly alarming issue with the Ford Blue Cruise Hands-Free Driving Assistance Feature where safety alert sounds have simply turned themselves off with no warning. I was previously using the BlueCruise feature on highways without incident. A few weeks ago, having changed NO settings on my vehicle, the audible alarms / safety alerts suddenly disappeared, including the audible alarms for "resume control" and "watch the road". I repeatedly carefully watched the system for several weeks wondering if it was a glitch, and I also triple checked that ALL my alert settings were set to highest sound volume. Still - NO audible alarms are sounding. The alerts "RESUME CONTROL" and "watch the road" show up on the dashboard, but no sound is made. Previously there was a very loud alert which was a critical safety warning for me to resume control. Having already gotten comfortable with using the system, that they simply disappeared one day is truly alarming. Now I know not to expect audible alerts. I am very worried this is happening on other vehicles and someone may fall asleep on blue cruise, and then suddenly not be alerted to resume control. I think the audible alarms MUSt stay on. Now, i cannot make them alarm no matter what setting I change.

ODI #11718014STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

Front right brakes make grinding sounds when stopping and lose traction when roads are wet. Vehicle causes safety issues when roads are wet. Due to lack of control. Issue was reported to the dealer and I was told Lincoln is aware of the issue but there’s no fix at the time. Vehicle was inspected by dealer at 7,500 miles No warning lights present

ODI #11709683VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V953000 (VISIBILITY); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

ODI #11700079SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that the front brakes were making an abnormally loud squealing sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

ODI #11697018SERVICE BRAKES

The brakes on my 2025 Lincoln Nautilus make a scraping/grunting noise when first applied after the car has been sitting. when applied, in addition to the noise, the brakes require more pressure to stop. The issue is worse in the rain. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There were several times while I was driving that it was difficult to stop quickly when I was cut-off by another vehicle or approaching a stop light, especially while the roads were wet. On 09/16/2025 Al Packer Lincoln confirmed the issue and the service advisor verbally told me that "there is a special service message indicating that Lincoln is investigating because some other 2024/2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles have the same issue", however, I was not provided a copy of SSM 53329 referenced in Section A of page 1 of my attached invoice. The service advisor further indicated that "once engineering finishes investigating and comes out with a repair or recall for certain vehicles produced at one plant or another and during specific times they will send a letter to owners of affected vehicles for either a software update or repair etc., whatever they determine will rectify the issues. They estimated finishing investigations by Third Quarter 2025". Presently, there has been no need for any other entity to inspect my vehicle as I have received no correspondence. There were/are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. I leased the vehicle in April 2025 and the issue began around July 2025. My vehicle currently only has 923 miles.

ODI #11691977STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE

I had a 2020 ford explorer with co-Pilot 360 which is lane centering with your hand on the wheel. The new Nautilus is equipped with this same system and Blu Cruise. Unfortunately, the system will not work without the eye scanning system as it says it does and the sales rep says it will. The car has non-working safety equipment. The eye scanning system is very sensitive and constantly yelling at you. When you turn off hands free lane centering there is no lane centering which is very dangerous.

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

CriticalEGR issue detected

▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines

HighDEF issue detected

▸ Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Annual complaints and reliability score for LINCOLN Nautilus — recall years marked in red
010190501002025202620252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 22 total NHTSA complaints filed over 2 years, with the worst year being 2026 (19 complaints, including 1 crash report).

The amber reliability line is declining — recent years score around 84/100, lower than earlier in the vehicle's life. This pattern indicates issues are accumulating over time rather than being resolved, which is a concern for used buyers.

The recalls (red dashed lines) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.

Red dots on the amber line flag 2026, a year when complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$29,344
~$489/mo over 5 yrs
$2.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel (hybrid)
$7,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$3,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $29,344 (~$489/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile. Hybrid powertrain reduces fuel costs via regenerative braking.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

6 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$3,000
Total recommended deduction−$3,000

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2025 LINCOLN Nautilus — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for def issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph
HIGH
Verify recall VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal syste
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driv
HIGH
Verify recall VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under
HIGH
Verify recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Linco
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: VISIBILITY
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

30%
18-month
51%
2-year
Moderate Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 51%

30% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.

  • ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
  • ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,040–$2,590/yr
~$170–$216/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▲ New / recent model year: +15% (high replacement cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN5LMPJ8J44SJ910770
Model Year2025
MakeLINCOLN
ModelNautilus
TrimPremiere
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors5
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2

Manufacturer

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly CityHANGZHOU
Assembly CountryCHINA

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)5LM
Check Digit (Char 9)4
Model Year Code (Char 10)S
Plant Code (Char 11)J
Sequence (Chars 12–17)910770

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count6
NHTSA Complaint Count22

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

5
1
L
2
M
3
P
4
J
5
8
6
J
7
4
8
4
9
S
10
J
11
9
12
1
13
0
14
7
15
7
16
0
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
5
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
L
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
M
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
PJ8J4
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
4
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
S
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
J
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
910770
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (5)
Model Year Character
"S" → 2025
Could also be 1995
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 1:45:48 AM.