2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid. That is the most of any Nautilus Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints, 38%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance5
Unknown or Other4
Electrical System2
Seats1
Service Brakes1 · ~300 mi
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance538%———
Unknown or Other431%———
Electrical System215%———
Seats18%———
Service Brakes18%300——
Steering18%———
Vehicle Speed Control18%———
Visibility/wiper18%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 9 complaints
2024: 3202432025: 9202592026: 120261

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recalls (2)

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Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert; back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alertJun 30, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V415000 · 66,383 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert; back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alertOct 10, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V691000 · 43,438 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was pulling up to a stoplight at Belmont & Abrams in East Dallas when my Pre-Collision Brake went off. I was not about to collide with another car, we were both slowing down. The force of the braking system caused me to re-tear 2 rotator cuff muscles I had had repaired 6 weeks earlier. I had…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770558

Message the car sends "Remote features disabled to preserve battery" Your Nautilus has enter Deep Sleep to remedy the problem you much drive it. I drive my lincoln nautilus everyday and I get this message at least once a month. The car has completely died twice, no power, you can't even open the…

Electrical System · received Aug 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11681992

While driving 60 + mph on the highway, the car turned off.it felt like someone turned the ignition off. Gas pedal was dead and i had to coast to a stop. The car popped up “Stop Safely Now”. We got it towed to dealership and they kept it for 2 weeeks. In spite of informing them about issue, they…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11677843

We haven’t had the car for a full year yet and already have now had our 3rd front windshield cracked! It’s either the glass is too fragile or the shape of it. I’ve never had this happen with any car ever! I’ve also read online several other car owners complaining of the same issue.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11676496

The back-up camera is often very laggy, with slightly delayed video. Sometimes it also does not work and there is no video displayed on the main dashboard while reversing.

Unknown or Other · received Jun 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11668588

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nautilus Hybrid model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.