2019 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.

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Complaints
117
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:11,421 mi
#223 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:3,494 mi
#311 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:21,250 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.

Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,421
Transmission / Drivetrain
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,494
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,250
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,000
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~226,292 vehicles.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

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.

20V414000Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust · Airbags · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
~19,299 affected

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.

19V076000Instrument Cluster
~4,212 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

19V031000Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
~2,276 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

18V806000Air Bags:frontal
~268 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.

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2019 Lincoln Nautilus — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has 117 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 11,421 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (23 complaints, avg 3,494 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 21,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 12,515 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 226,292 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Nautilus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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