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The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus is associated with 6 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 1 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 2.7l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 23 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 6 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–23 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Nautilus FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Nautilus FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Nautilus AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Nautilus AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.5%
SUV AWD 15.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Lincoln Nautilus models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Summary of 6 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
6
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 1 complaint
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint (1 crash)
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 complaint
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Lincoln Nautilus problems & component breakdown (6 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V315000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
NHTSA Campaign #23V439000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.
NHTSA Campaign #23V198000 Active Recall
Affected Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
View all 2023 Lincoln Nautilus recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have?

The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

NHTSA records list 6 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER, appearing in 1 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus range from 21 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.