2023 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

20222024
Complaints
14
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2023 Lincoln Nautilus Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking

#31 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Warnings

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Lincoln Nautilus

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,076,523 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.

23V439000Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
~366 affected

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.

23V198000Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor
~19 affected

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."

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2023 Lincoln Nautilus — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus has 14 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking (1 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 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 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,076,523 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 2023 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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