According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) ($0-$0 repair), Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units) ($0-$0 repair), Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage ($0-$12,000 repair), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS ($0-$0 repair), Parasitic 12V battery drain — dead battery after short ownership (CSP 24P14 / 24P08) ($0-$800 repair) and Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, driver, front passenger, and rear power windows on 2024-2025 Nautilus did not automatically reverse when encountering an obstacle, violating FMVSS 118. The window continues closing with excessive force, risking finger/hand/neck injury — especially for children. Ford recalled 47,818 units in December 2024 (24V953); follow-up recall 25C36 covers ~102 vehicles that received incorrect repair software.
Common Symptoms
window keeps closing on obstacle
no auto-reverse
excessive closing force
window pinches objects
How to Fix
Free dealer reflash of Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) software under recall 24V953. Verify VIN was correctly reflashed — recall 25C36 was issued because ~102 vehicles received the wrong software package the first time.
On the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, the 27-inch panoramic display and 11.1-inch center screen can simultaneously reboot or go fully blank while driving on vehicles running Phoenix IVI software v1.0.5 or v1.0.7. Driver loses speedometer, gear position, warning lights, and rearview camera image. Ford recalled 30,679 model-year 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs built April 4, 2023 through July 8, 2024 (NHTSA 25V337 / Lincoln 25C21); 1,129 warranty claims preceded the recall. Recall letters mailed beginning June 16, 2025.
Free recall remedy — dealer reflashes the multimedia (APIM) module software, or owners receive an over-the-air update to a newer Phoenix IVI build. Check VIN at NHTSA.gov or Lincoln.com/support/recalls before next drive.
On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, consider softening BlueCruise claim to 'and may affect BlueCruise (camera-dependent)' since recall summary doesn't explicitly name it. Consider removing or qualifying 'dashboard warning chimes' since it's not directly cited.
Visit dealer for free IPMA software reflash under the NHTSA recall. Until repaired, do a manual mirror/over-the-shoulder check when reversing and treat BlueCruise/Lane Keep as unavailable — they can drop out without warning.
On the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, roughly 46% of polled 2024 Nautilus owners (both ICE and hybrid) report repeated dead 12V batteries, sometimes with as little as 200 miles on the odometer. Two software-related causes identified: (1) Vehicle Dynamics Module stays awake and holds the CAN bus active after key-off (CSP 24P14), and (2) Driver Status Monitor Camera Module software keeps running after vehicle is off (CSP 24P08). A separate hardware-level fix for affected vehicles involves replacing the audio amplifier and 12V AGM battery when parasitic draw remains out of spec after the CSPs are applied.
Have dealer apply software updates CSP 24P14 (VDM reprogram) and CSP 24P08 (Driver Status Monitor Camera Module reprogram), test 12V AGM battery state-of-health, and measure parasitic draw. If draw still exceeds spec, request audio amplifier replacement and a new battery — both covered under bumper-to-bumper warranty. An OTA update consolidating these fixes is anticipated.
On the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus 2.0L EcoBoost Hybrid, early-build 2024 Nautilus Hybrid (2.0L EcoBoost-hybrid) vehicles can suffer high-pressure direct fuel injector failures within the first few hundred miles. The injector tip breaks off into the cylinder, causing sputtering, white exhaust smoke, fuel smell, severe knocking, limp mode, and sometimes total engine destruction requiring engine replacement. Ford issued CSP 24B23 covering injector replacement; TSB also directs replacing all 4 injectors if any fails.
Repair under Lincoln CSP 24B23 — dealer replaces all 4 high-pressure direct injectors free of charge; if injector tip dropped into cylinder, dealer must replace the engine under powertrain warranty. Do not delay — continued driving multiplies damage.
On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus 2.0L EcoBoost MPC, certain 2024-2025 Nautilus equipped with the 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and the factory engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked and the block heater cord is plugged into household AC. The overheating heater element creates a vehicle fire risk while parked — most concerning in cold-climate states/provinces where the heater sees daily use.
Common Symptoms
burning smell from engine bay
scorched block heater cord
tripped GFCI when plugged in
smoke from front of vehicle when parked
How to Fix
Stop using the block heater immediately and unplug the cord. NHTSA Campaign 25V343000 / Ford Recall 25S52 (issued May 2025) covers free dealer inspection and replacement of the affected block heater element and cord. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with your VIN, or check status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
On the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus 2.0L EcoBoost Hybrid, select 2024-2026 Nautilus Hybrid vehicles built April 4, 2023 - Sept 23, 2025 may fail to emit the federally required pedestrian warning (acoustic vehicle alerting) sound when driven in electric mode below about 30 km/h (19 mph), due to an error in the audio-processing software. A silent EV-mode vehicle increases the risk of striking pedestrians, cyclists, and the visually impaired (FMVSS 141 non-compliance). NHTSA-reportable, Ford recall number 25SA2; owner letters mailed Nov 5, 2025.
Common Symptoms
No exterior warning sound at low speed in electric mode
Vehicle is silent when creeping in parking lots / crosswalks
Pedestrians do not hear the car approaching
How to Fix
Under recall 25SA2, dealers (or an over-the-air update) reflash the audio control module and digital signal processing module software free of charge. Owners should confirm the OTA installed or schedule the dealer update; verify the alert tone is audible at low EV-mode speeds afterward.
On the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, nHTSA recall 26V165000 covers 2024 and 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles whose Image Processing Module A (IPMA) can go through multiple unexpected resets. The IPMA is what feeds the camera image and the vision-based driver aids, so when it resets the Nautilus loses the rearview camera picture and features including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring. Ford handled the two Nautilus model years in different phases: 2025 Nautilus owners were notified on 4/13/2026 in Phase 1, while 2024 Nautilus owners fall into a later phase of the same campaign. The recall is a large one — 254,640 vehicles campaign-wide, spanning several Lincoln and Ford models, of which the Nautilus is one. Ford's stated consequence is that a driver without the camera and those assistance systems is less able to detect hazards, raising the risk of a crash.
Common Symptoms
Backup camera image missing or blank when shifting into reverse
Blind-spot monitoring inoperative
Lane-keeping assist inoperative
Pre-collision assist inoperative
Repeated, intermittent loss of driver assistance features
How to Fix
Dealers reprogram the Image Processing Module A with updated software at no cost, and Ford is also pushing the same update over the air, so a connected Nautilus may receive it without an appointment. If your Nautilus is still losing the camera image or showing driver-assist features as unavailable, schedule the dealer software update rather than waiting on OTA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls against campaign 26V165000 to confirm coverage and see whether your notification phase has opened.
On the 2022-2024 Lincoln Nautilus, owners of the redesigned 2024 Nautilus (and some 2022-2023 cars) report a loud groan, grunt, or grinding noise from the front brakes as the vehicle comes to a complete stop, more pronounced in cooler temperatures and often fading once the brakes warm. Ford service message SSM 52556 ('Front Brake Grunt Noise') ties it to the front rotor material/finish. Lincoln revised the rotors on the production line starting June 16, 2024, with service replacement parts following in Q3; many early-2024 owners reported rotors on nationwide backorder.
Common Symptoms
Groan / grunt noise from front brakes just before the car stops
Noise worse when brakes are cold or in cool weather
Noise dissipates after brakes warm up
Rear brake squeak/squeal in some cars
How to Fix
Dealer remedy is to install the revised front rotors (and, for squeal complaints, an updated rear brake-pad shim kit). It is a noise/quality concern, not a stopping-performance failure; replacement is covered under the new-vehicle warranty. Owners experiencing backorder should ask the dealer to document the concern so it stays covered.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Campaign #24V59700009/08/2024
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Campaign #24V95300020/12/2024
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
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What are the most common Lincoln Nautilus problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units), Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units), Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 6 issues are rated critical: Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) and Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units) and Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage and Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS and Parasitic 12V battery drain — dead battery after short ownership (CSP 24P14 / 24P08) and Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk. 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.
How much does it cost to fix common Lincoln Nautilus problems?
Repair costs for known Lincoln Nautilus issues range from $0 to $12,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units)?
Driver, front passenger, and rear power windows on 2024-2025 Nautilus did not automatically reverse when encountering an obstacle, violating FMVSS 118. The window continues closing with excessive force, risking finger/hand/neck injury — especially for children. Ford recalled 47,8… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
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.
Campaign #25V23700011/04/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles. The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 111, "Rear Visibility," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, 101, and 305.
Campaign #25V33700023/05/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
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What is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Both panoramic and center displays go blank while driving (NHTSA recall 25V337 / Ford 25C21, 30,679 units)?
The 27-inch panoramic display and 11.1-inch center screen can simultaneously reboot or go fully blank while driving on vehicles running Phoenix IVI software v1.0.5 or v1.0.7. Driver loses speedometer, gear position, warning lights, and rearview camera image. Ford recalled 30,679… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost direct fuel injector failure — broken tips cause engine damage?
Early-build 2024 Nautilus Hybrid (2.0L EcoBoost-hybrid) vehicles can suffer high-pressure direct fuel injector failures within the first few hundred miles. The injector tip breaks off into the cylinder, causing sputtering, white exhaust smoke, fuel smell, severe knocking, limp mo… Repairs typically run $0-$12,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS?
Consider softening BlueCruise claim to 'and may affect BlueCruise (camera-dependent)' since recall summary doesn't explicitly name it. Consider removing or qualifying 'dashboard warning chimes' since it's not directly cited. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Parasitic 12V battery drain — dead battery after short ownership (CSP 24P14 / 24P08)?
Roughly 46% of polled 2024 Nautilus owners (both ICE and hybrid) report repeated dead 12V batteries, sometimes with as little as 200 miles on the odometer. Two software-related causes identified: (1) Vehicle Dynamics Module stays awake and holds the CAN bus active after key-off (… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk?
Certain 2024-2025 Nautilus equipped with the 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and the factory engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked and the block heater cord is plugged into household AC. The overheating heater element creates a vehicle fire risk while parked — most… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid pedestrian warning sound fails at low speed (recall 25SA2)?
Select 2024-2026 Nautilus Hybrid vehicles built April 4, 2023 - Sept 23, 2025 may fail to emit the federally required pedestrian warning (acoustic vehicle alerting) sound when driven in electric mode below about 30 km/h (19 mph), due to an error in the audio-processing software. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Rearview Camera and ADAS Loss from Image Processing Module Resets (Recall 26V165000)?
NHTSA recall 26V165000 covers 2024 and 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles whose Image Processing Module A (IPMA) can go through multiple unexpected resets. The IPMA is what feeds the camera image and the vision-based driver aids, so when it resets the Nautilus loses the rearview came… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Lincoln Nautilus Front brake groan/grunt noise on stopping (rotor material defect)?
Owners of the redesigned 2024 Nautilus (and some 2022-2023 cars) report a loud groan, grunt, or grinding noise from the front brakes as the vehicle comes to a complete stop, more pronounced in cooler temperatures and often fading once the brakes warm. Ford service message SSM 525… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: low.
