2023 Lincoln Nautilus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
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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Software (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the…
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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Shock absorber (suspension)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact…
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Vehicle tether anchor (child seat)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear passenger side seat belt buckle sits so low in the seat that it is almost impossible for some passengers (elderly or children) to buckle it. Lincoln and Ford and everyone else do not make a seat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Seat belts
“During an emergency break, when applying full force to the break, and the vehicle is traveling at 20 or less mph, the vehicle cannot come to a full stop. Automatic Emergency Braking and pre-collision”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2025 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus (Nautilus AWD, Nautilus FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–21 / 25–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Lincoln Nautilus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Nautilus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | 8 | 102 |
| 2020 Lincoln Nautilus | 5 | 33 |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | 2 | 24 |
| 2022 Lincoln Nautilus | 2 | 13 |
| 2023 Lincoln Nautilus | 3 | 7 |
| 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 7 | 22 |
| 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | 6 | 21 |
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
How do I know if my 2023 Lincoln Nautilus 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus; 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 23V198000).
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.
Other Lincoln models
- Town Car3,308 complaints
- Continental1,678 complaints
- Mkz1,665 complaints
- Mkx1,417 complaints
- Navigator1,353 complaints
- LS982 complaints
- Mark VIII826 complaints
- Mkc599 complaints
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.