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2020 Lincoln Nautilus Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 840,026 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V442000 2025-06-27 200,237 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

POWER TRAIN 21V011000 2021-01-15 147 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Consequence

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 20V575000 2020-09-23 620,246 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As…

Consequence

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

POWER TRAIN 20V550000 2020-09-10 97 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Consequence

Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

SEATS 20V414000 2020-07-17 19,299 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
13
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes
ENGINE
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
WHEELS
3
1crashes1injuries
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
Total complaints41

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving low speed between 1-55 mph my car feels like it’s stuttering, jerking or about to shut down.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-08

“While driving low speed between 1-55 mph my car feels like it’s stuttering, jerking or about to shut down.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-08

“Rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-03-25

“3rd brake light not working , they have had this issue over several years such as recall on 2025 (25c39) burnt diode in the led driver modules and may cause other lighting failures”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2026-03-23

“3rd brake light not working , they have had this issue over several years such as recall on 2025 (25c39) burnt diode in the led driver modules and may cause other lighting failures”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-23

“1. Vehicle purchase I purchased a 2020 lincoln nautilus reserve from carvana on february 2, 2026. The vehicle was delivered to me on february 8, 2026. The vehicle was represented as inspected and safe to drive. Within 20 days of ownership, the vehicle experienced a serious mechanical failure…”

WHEELS · reported 2026-02-28

“Our 2020 lincoln nautilus with 60,000 miles will require replacement of the driver's door due to a crack in the door hinge area. This failure is similar to failures found in the ford edge and lincoln corsair of the same vintage. Online research proves this is a frequent failure due to inadequate…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-01-05

“Transmission complete failure. It is available at the dealer. Where I had it towed. Went out on highway. Everyone using the turnpike highway was in danger. Slowed vehicle to little more than idle speed, in road construction. Little rough being slowed from 75mph to 10 mph. One dealer diagnosed it.…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-10-19

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ21002 Opened 2021-08-03 · open

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance

On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.