2019 Lincoln Nautilus: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2019 Lincoln Nautilus: AVOID — 103 owner complaints, 4.6× the Nautilus median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (29 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 3.01, where 1.00 is a typical Nautilus year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.41. 52% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2019–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
103
NHTSA complaints
4.6×
vs. median Nautilus year
141
Service bulletins
8
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2019 Lincoln Nautilus problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 28% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2019 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 28% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 28 | 27% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 16% |
| Engine | 15 | 15% |
| Steering | 9 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lincoln Nautilus recalls
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019, reported between Nov 14, 2018 and Jun 9, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V372000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| 26V377000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Software |
| 20V550000 | Sep 10, 2020 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission |
| 20V414000 | Jul 17, 2020 | Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust |
| 19V076000 | Feb 12, 2019 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| 19V031000 | Jan 14, 2019 | Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist |
| 18V806000 | Nov 14, 2018 | Air bags › Frontal |
2019 Lincoln Nautilus service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 141 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 — more than the 103 of the median Nautilus year from 2019 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (57), powertrain / transmission (35), engine & cooling (20). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2019 vs. the year before and after
The 2020 that followed fell by more than half (103 → 34), so the 2020 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | AVOID | 103 | 141 | 8 | — |
| 2020 Nautilus | CAUTION | 34 | 141 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Lincoln Nautilus years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
Electrical system (29 complaints on the 2019): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Powertrain / transmission (28 complaints on the 2019): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (15 complaints on the 2019): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Steering (9 complaints on the 2019): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Seat belts (5 complaints on the 2019): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Recalls: confirm all 8 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Nautilus years with a better rating: 2021.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
2019 Lincoln Nautilus: AVOID — 103 owner complaints, 4.6× the Nautilus median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (29 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 3.01, where 1.00 is a typical Nautilus year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.41.
What are the most common 2019 Lincoln Nautilus problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus are electrical system (29, 28%), powertrain / transmission (28, 27%), unknown or other (16, 16%). The manufacturer has 141 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus have?
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, most recently 26V372000 (Jun 9, 2026, electrical system); 26V377000 (Jun 9, 2026, lane departure); 25V442000 (Jun 27, 2025, backup camera / back-over prevention). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.