The most serious first-generation Nautilus recall is 24V-635, which covers 2021–2022 models with the 2.7L V6 because intake valves can break and cause engine failure. 2024-and-newer models have recalls for camera module resets, displays that can go blank, power windows that may not reverse and, on hybrids, pedestrian warning sound and unexpected neutral shifts.
CarWhere lists 11 documented Nautilus issues, including 11 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Second generation Nautilus problems (2024–present)
Camera module resets can drop the rear camera and driver aids (recall 26V-165) (2024–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – 2024–2025
- Years:
- 2024–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 26V-165 covers 2024–2025 Nautilus models along with the 2022–2025 Navigator and 2025 Aviator and Explorer, about 254,640 vehicles, because Image Processing Module A may reset repeatedly. That can drop the rearview camera and features such as pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring. Software is updated by a dealer or over the air.
Symptoms
- Rear camera image cuts out
- Driver-assist features unavailable or warning messages
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)
NHTSA recall: 26V165 (2026-03) · 254,640 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3]
Power windows may not reverse correctly (recall 24V-953) (2024–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – 2024–2025
- Years:
- 2024–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 24V-953 covers about 47,818 2024–2025 Nautilus models because the windows' automatic reversal may not react correctly to an obstruction and does not reverse far enough, failing the federal power-window standard. Dealers recalibrate the door modules. An earlier recall, 24V-597, covered 70,483 2024 Nautilus and Ranger models for windows that may not reverse during global closing.
Symptoms
- Window that keeps closing on an object instead of reversing
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V953 (2024-12) · 47,818 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][5][2]
Panoramic and center displays can reboot to a blank screen (recall 25V-337) (2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – 2024
- Years:
- 2024
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 25V-337 covers about 30,679 2024 Nautilus models because the multimedia module software can make the panoramic and center displays reboot and go blank, removing the speedometer, warning lights and rearview camera image. The software is updated by a dealer or over the air.
Symptoms
- Panoramic display or touchscreen goes black while driving
- Rear camera missing when reversing
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)
NHTSA recall: 25V337 (2025-05) · 30,679 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][2]
Hybrid can fail to make its pedestrian warning sound (recall 26V-415) (2024–2027)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – Hybrid, 2024–2027
- Years:
- 2024–2027
- Powertrain:
- Hybrid
Recall 26V-415 covers 2024–2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2025–2027 Explorer Hybrid models, about 66,383 vehicles, because a software error may stop the vehicle from making its pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. It expands 25V-691; the fix is a software update over the air or at a dealer, and some Nautilus Hybrids also get a new digital signal processing module.
Symptoms
- No external warning sound at low speed in electric mode
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)
NHTSA recall: 26V415 (2026-06) · 66,383 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][8][2]
EGR valve can fail and cut drive power (recall 26V-122) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – 2025
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 26V-122 covers 2025 Nautilus and Corsair models along with several 2025 Ford models, about 47,804 vehicles, because the exhaust gas recirculation valve may fail and cause an unexpected loss of drive power. Dealers replace the EGR valves.
Symptoms
- Sudden loss of power
- Check-engine light
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 26V122 (2026-03) · 47,804 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][2]
Hybrid can shift into neutral unexpectedly (recall 26V-688) (2026–2027)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2024–present) – Hybrid, 2026–2027
- Years:
- 2026–2027
- Powertrain:
- Hybrid
Recall 26V-688 covers 2026–2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid models, about 11,623 vehicles, because corrosion in the transmission park lock actuator circuit board can make the vehicle shift into neutral while driving. Dealers will replace the integrated park module; interim letters were expected in November 2026.
Symptoms
- Sudden loss of drive power with the transmission in neutral
- Transmission or park system warnings
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup; the recall may show as open until the remedy is ready
- Ask a Lincoln dealer whether replacement park modules are available
NHTSA recall: 26V688 (2026-10) · 11,623 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][2]
First generation Nautilus problems (2019–2023)
Engine intake valves can break on the 2.7L V6 (recall 24V-635) (2021–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2019–2023) – 2021–2022 2.7L
- Years:
- 2021–2022
Recall 24V-635 covers 2021–2022 Nautilus models with the 2.7L V6, along with Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer and Aviator models with 2.7L or 3.0L engines, about 90,736 vehicles, because intake valves may break while driving and cause engine failure and loss of drive power. Dealers run an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary.
Symptoms
- Engine misfire, ticking or knocking
- Sudden loss of power
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V635 (2024-08) · 90,736 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][2]
Rear camera image can freeze or not display (recall 25V-315) (2021–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2019–2023) – 2021–2023
- Years:
- 2021–2023
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 25V-315 is a large Ford software campaign, about 1,076,138 vehicles, that includes 2021–2023 Nautilus, 2022–2024 Navigator and 2023–2024 Corsair models. A software error can delay, freeze or blank the rearview camera image in Reverse. The APIM software is updated by a dealer or over the air in phases.
Symptoms
- Rear camera image lags, freezes or stays blank
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)
NHTSA recall: 25V315 (2025-05) · 1,076,138 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][2]
Tilt-seat wiring damage can affect air bags (recall 20V-414) (2019–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2019–2023) – 2019–2020
- Years:
- 2019–2020
- Powertrain:
- All with 16-way power seats
Recall 20V-414 covers 2016–2018 MKX and 2019–2020 Nautilus models with 16-way power tilt seats, about 19,299 vehicles, because the seat cushion frame edge can rub the wiring harness. Damaged wires can cause an air bag to deploy unexpectedly or not deploy in a crash. Dealers add protective tape to the frame and repair the harness as needed.
Symptoms
- Air bag warning light
- Seat function faults after using the tilt adjustment
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V414 (2020-07) · 19,299 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][2]
Lane Centering may not detect hands off the wheel (recall 19V-031) (2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2019–2023) – 2019
- Years:
- 2019
- Powertrain:
- All with Lane Centering
Recall 19V-031 covers about 2,276 2019 Nautilus models because the Lane Centering Assist system may not detect when a driver has had their hands off the wheel for a long time. Dealers update the power steering control module software. A follow-up, 26V-377, covers 1,013 vehicles repaired incorrectly.
Symptoms
- No hands-off warning while Lane Centering is active
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V031 (2019-01) · 2,276 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][15][2]
Instrument cluster can stay blank at start-up (recall 19V-076) (2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2019–2023) – 2019
- Years:
- 2019
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 19V-076 covers 2019 Nautilus, Navigator and Mustang models, about 4,212 vehicles, because the instrument cluster may not work at start-up and show a blank display. Dealers reprogram the cluster. A 2026 follow-up, 26V-372, covers 2,349 vehicles repaired incorrectly.
Symptoms
- Blank gauge cluster when the vehicle starts
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V076 (2019-02) · 4,212 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16][17][2]