Worst 2023 Lincoln Nautilus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,076,523 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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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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