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2025 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAUTILUS, NAUTILUS HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V415000June 30, 2026Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
26V165000March 18, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
26V122000March 3, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
25V691000October 10, 2025Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
25V519000August 8, 2025Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module
25V518000August 8, 2025Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
25V343000May 23, 2025Electrical System
24V953000December 20, 2024Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (3) · Electrical System (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance (2) · Visibility (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V415000Manufacturer no. 26S51

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2026
Owner notification
August 7, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66,383 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS HYBRID

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V415000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V165000Manufacturer no. 26S21

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2026
Owner notification
April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
254,640 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Not reported – August 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Electrical System › ADAS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V165000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V122000Manufacturer no. 26S10

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
July 31, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,804 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
November 16, 2024 – August 14, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V122000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V691000Manufacturer no. 25SA2

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
November 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,438 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
April 4, 2023 – September 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS HYBRID

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V691000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V519000Manufacturer no. 25C39

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
August 8, 2025
Owner notification
September 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,270 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
March 9, 2025 – July 24, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V519000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V518000Manufacturer no. 25C36

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
August 8, 2025
Owner notification
September 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
482 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Not reported – November 20, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V518000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V343000Manufacturer no. 25S52

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,781 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Not reported – May 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Components: Electrical System; Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Safety risk

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V343000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V953000Manufacturer no. 24C43

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
February 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,818 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
September 26, 2022 – November 21, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAUTILUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V953000, 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, 2026.