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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) ($0-$0 repair), LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units) ($0-$1,500 repair), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS ($0-$0 repair), Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk ($0-$0 repair) and EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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."
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units), LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units), Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Power-window auto-reverse fails to retract — pinch hazard (NHTSA recall 24V953, ~48,000 units) and LED headlight and tail-light driver modules fail due to burnt Schottky diodes (NHTSA recall 25V519 / Ford 25C39, 1,539 Nautilus units) and Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resets — loss of rearview camera and ADAS and Engine block heater overheats while plugged in — fire risk and EGR Valve Failure Leading to Unexpected Loss of Drive Power (Recall 26S10 / NHTSA 26V122000). 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 $1,500, 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.
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.
On 2025 Lincoln Nautilus (1,539 units, built March 9 - July 24, 2025), LED driver modules contain a burnt Schottky diode that can knock out one headlight low/high beam, DRLs, front position lamps, and front turn signals. Uniquely on the Nautilus (unlike Mustang/Mach-E covered by… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: high.
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.
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.
Certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles are part of Ford Motor Company's 26S10 recall. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, and the outcome NHTSA describes is an unexpected loss of drive power. Because the power loss can occur without warning, NHTSA cites an increas… Severity: high.
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.
On some Nautilus Hybrid SUVs, the pedestrian warning sound may not play when driving in electric mode below 30 km/h (about 19 mph), so pedestrians may not hear the vehicle approaching. A "Pedestrian Sounder Fault. Service Now" message may appear. Ford attributes it to audio-proce… Severity: medium.
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.
