Model year 2023 · Lincoln

2023 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. The most recent was reported on May 9, 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 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V315000	May 9, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Software
23V439000	June 23, 2023	Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber
23V198000	March 24, 2023	Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Child Seat (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus: Not reported – December 6, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAUTILUS

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.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V439000Manufacturer no. 23S32

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA: June 23, 2023
Owner notification: August 17, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 366 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAUTILUS

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.

Safety risk

A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V439000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V198000Manufacturer no. 23C09

Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Report received by NHTSA: March 24, 2023
Owner notification: May 11, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 19 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: NAUTILUS

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."

Safety risk

A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V198000, 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: May 12, 2025.