2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Nautilus Hybrid years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Nautilus Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 44%). 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 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid problems

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

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System3 · ~7,000 mi
Lane Departure3
Equipment2 · ~8,000 mi
Engine1
Power Train1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance444%———
Electrical System333%7,000——
Lane Departure333%———
Equipment222%8,000——
Engine111%———
Power Train111%———
Steering111%———
Vehicle Speed Control111%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 5 complaints
2024: 1202412025: 5202552026: 320263

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 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.

During a short drive between [XXX] and [XXX] roughly 27 miles, the red battery light on the dash display illuminated just as we were turning into the Holiday/Circle K gas station in [XXX]. No other warnings or messages appeared on the dash, and upon restart after returning to the vehicle, the red…

Electrical System · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760280

The vehicle’s BlueCruise/adaptive cruise system has repeatedly slowed unexpectedly while traveling on interstate highways. In some instances, the vehicle slowed to approximately 40 mph in a 70 mph zone without an apparent traffic reason. The system also slows excessively in curves. These events…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748209

Traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] and when I had the lane departure/lane keeping system turned on, the system was constantly going into the Watch the Road warning and many times it went straight to Resume Control without first putting up the Watch the Road that is supposed to be the initial stage. More…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747879

My vehicle is having problems with GPS signal issues over. Keep losing it location, when driving. Trying to get to the bottom line problems

Electrical System · received Oct 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11690816

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the infotainment system was displaying a frozen screen. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the…

Equipment · received Sep 19, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11688410

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, lane departure problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.