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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has 12 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat ($600-$9,000 repair), 16-way electric tilt front seat frame chafes the seat wiring harness — passenger airbag non-deployment or inadvertent airbag deployment, Rearview Camera Software Error — Blank Image or Image That Won't Clear (Recall 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442), 8F35 8-speed automatic shudder, buck, and jerk under 35 mph ($0-$4,500 repair) and Driver Airbag Cover May Detach During Deployment (Recall 18V806 / 18S38) ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $9,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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 rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat, 16-way electric tilt front seat frame chafes the seat wiring harness — passenger airbag non-deployment or inadvertent airbag deployment, Rearview Camera Software Error — Blank Image or Image That Won't Clear (Recall 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442). Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has 12 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat and 16-way electric tilt front seat frame chafes the seat wiring harness — passenger airbag non-deployment or inadvertent airbag deployment and Rearview Camera Software Error — Blank Image or Image That Won't Clear (Recall 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442) and 8F35 8-speed automatic shudder, buck, and jerk under 35 mph and Driver Airbag Cover May Detach During Deployment (Recall 18V806 / 18S38). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lincoln Nautilus issues range from $0 to $9,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 2.0L EcoBoost coolant loss / EGR cooler leak — low coolant, white smoke, overheat, typically costs $600-$9,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
2019-2020 Nautilus models with the base 2.0L EcoBoost (non-hybrid) suffer unexplained coolant loss, white tailpipe smoke, an overheat warning, and sometimes coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Ford TSB 20-2234 traces the most common cause to a failing exhaust gas recirculation… Repairs typically run $600-$9,000. Severity: high.
US recall 20V414 / Ford 20S37 includes 8,442 selected 2019–2020 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way power seats. A seat-frame edge can damage wiring during seat-tilt movement. Depending on which wires are damaged, the passenger frontal airbag may not deploy, or a passe… Severity: high.
2019 and 2020 Lincoln Nautilus crossovers are covered by NHTSA recall 25V442000, Ford's campaign 25S72, for a rearview camera software defect. The fault has two possible presentations: the camera can show a blank image instead of the view behind the vehicle, or the rearview image… Severity: high.
Nautilus models built on or before March 11, 2021 with the 8F35 8-speed automatic commonly exhibit a shudder, buck, hesitation, or jerk while accelerating from a stop up to about 35 mph (57 km/h). Ford Technical Service Bulletin 21-2389 (superseding 21-2081) attributes the condit… Repairs typically run $0-$4,500. Severity: high.
Recall 18V806 covers 268 U.S. 2019 Nautilus vehicles without Adaptive Front Steering. Ford's dealer bulletin identifies an October 11–19, 2018 production window. The driver airbag cover may separate during deployment, increasing injury risk. Confirm the specific VIN with Lincoln;… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Certain 2019 Nautilus vehicles with Adaptive Front Steering may interpret steering-system torque as driver hand input and fail to provide the intended hands-off warnings. Recall 19V031 / 19S02 lists 2,276 vehicles built September 5–November 19, 2018. Follow-up 26V377 / 26S44 list… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Nautilus models equipped with the panoramic Vista Roof commonly develop water leaks traced to clogged or failing sunroof drain tubes and a sunroof track/seal design that was revised after the 2020 model year. Owners report water dripping over the dash after rain, water pooling in… Repairs typically run $150-$1,500. Severity: medium.
Nautilus models with the optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 produce a ticking, tapping, or rattle noise from the top-front-cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more, lasting roughly 2-5 seconds. Ford TSB 23-2356 (superseding 22-2376 and 23-2049) att… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The hands-free power liftgate frequently becomes intermittent or fully inoperative on first-generation (2019-2023) Nautilus. The system uses a single electric motor on the driver's side plus a gas strut on the passenger side; failures include the motor straining without the latch… Repairs typically run $150-$1,300. Severity: medium.
Certain 2019 Nautilus LX/SX instrument clusters may fail to load display data from their 2 GB memory chips at startup. Important gauges and warnings can be unavailable. Ford's June 2026 follow-up 26V372 / 26C27 identifies 1,802 Nautilus vehicles recorded as repaired under 19V076… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
First-generation Nautilus owners widely report the SYNC 3 center touchscreen freezing, going completely black, or spontaneously rebooting while driving — sometimes leaving only the backup camera working. Symptoms point to memory corruption in the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interfac… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
Nautilus owners frequently report the Auto Start-Stop system behaving erratically — failing to engage, failing to auto-restart smoothly at the light, or throwing a system-fault/malfunction message. The most common root cause is the 12V battery state-of-charge falling below the th… Repairs typically run $250-$600. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
