Lincoln Nautilus Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Lincoln Nautilus model year (2019–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Lincoln Nautilus Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 85 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 100
4 recalls · 25 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 37
6 recalls · 14 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 34
Best Lincoln Nautilus Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 1
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 10
3 recalls · 6 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Problem score: 15
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Lincoln Nautilus — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | 23 | Good |
| 2024 | 6 | 14 | 34 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 | 15 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 15 | 21 | Good |
| 2020 | 4 | 25 | 37 | Caution |
| 2019 | 5 | 85 | 100 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Lincoln Nautilus Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Nautilus models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 1 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Nautilus should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus if possible. It has 5 recalls, 85 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 100 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Nautilus to buy?+
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Nautilus has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2022, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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