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2020 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAUTILUS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
21V011000January 15, 2021Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
20V575000September 23, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V550000September 10, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission
20V414000July 17, 2020Air Bags

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Not reported – December 21, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V011000Manufacturer no. 21S02

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
147 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Safety risk

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V011000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V575000Manufacturer no. 20C19

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2020
Owner notification
February 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
620,246 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V575000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V550000Manufacturer no. 20S49

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
September 10, 2020
Owner notification
September 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
97 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Safety risk

Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V550000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V414000Manufacturer no. 20S37

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2020
Owner notification
August 12, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,299 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Components: Air Bags; Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash; Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V414000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 30, 2025.