2021 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus.

20202022
Complaints
18
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

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

#15 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:93,500 mi
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus.

Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,500
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2021 Lincoln Nautilus

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,166,874 vehicles.

25V315000Back Over Prevention:software
~1,076,138 affected

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.

24V635000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~90,736 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

Other Lincoln Nautilus Years

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2021 Lincoln Nautilus — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus has 18 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 93,500 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine & Cooling (2 complaints). 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 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus include 1 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 2021 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,166,874 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 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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