2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention) and external/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance)
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,…
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External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and external/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
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.…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“right sideview mirror folds and unfolds without warning. On two occasions while driving on the interstate mirror folded on its own. While car was parked and turned off right side mirror folded on its”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
“Since day one from the purchase of this vehicle, I have been experiencing seatbelt issues. This car was purchased for my work. It’s a commercial Livery vehicle, but I am suffering each day with compla”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus (Nautilus AWD, Nautilus HEV AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–29 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | 2 | 12 |
| 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | 2 | 9 |
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | 2 | 3 |
| 2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
How do I know if my 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V691000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.