The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,166,874 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V3150002025-05-091,076,138 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24V6350002024-08-2390,736 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints23
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2021 lincoln nautilus reserve 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged v6 with coolant intrusion caused by a blown head gasket on cylinder #6. Vehicle would not accelerate properly and lurch forward when the gas pedal was pressed over 25%. The issue was taken to the shop and not found. The issue progressed and…”
“2021 lincoln nautilus reserve 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged v6 with coolant intrusion caused by a blown head gasket on cylinder #6. Vehicle would not accelerate properly and lurch forward when the gas pedal was pressed over 25%. The issue was taken to the shop and not found. The issue progressed and…”
“2021 lincoln nautilus reserve 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged v6 with coolant intrusion caused by a blown head gasket on cylinder #6. Vehicle would not accelerate properly and lurch forward when the gas pedal was pressed over 25%. The issue was taken to the shop and not found. The issue progressed and…”
“Vehicle died in parking lot. The electronics all worked, it just would not start and would not go into any gear. Had to have it towed to dealer for repair. They replaced the pcm but it still would not start. They again replaced the pcm and a fuse. The vehicle started. This is the fourth time for…”
“Vehicle died in parking lot. The electronics all worked, it just would not start and would not go into any gear. Had to have it towed to dealer for repair. They replaced the pcm but it still would not start. They again replaced the pcm and a fuse. The vehicle started. This is the fourth time for…”
“While driving on the highway my transmission died. Had it towed to a nearby forwad dealershiop, owens ford in jarrett va and they confirmed the transmission died at 51,600 miles.”
“The contact owns a 2021 lincoln nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s door, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. While the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver’s side door check arm stop bracket and door…”
“Door check and spot welds are broken. The car has less the 20,000 miles on it. I was told by the mechanic that he saw this issue with ford escapes, there was a recall on the drive side door for the welds failing.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA23002 Opened 2023-09-29 · closed 2024-10-31
Loss of Motive Power
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus as of
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