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2020 Lincoln Nautilus recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 202525V442000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
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| Jan 15, 202121V011000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V011000
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| Sep 23, 202020V575000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V575000
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| Sep 10, 202020V550000 | Power train: automatic transmissionMissing 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V550000
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| Jul 17, 202020V414000 | Seats: front assembly power adjustAn air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V414000
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Owner complaints by component34
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 17 | 50 |
| Engine | 5 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 9 |
| Wheels | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 9 |
| Structure | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 6 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 6 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“The driver's front door check-arm (door stay) mounting area has cracked: the reinforcement spot welds around the door check/hinge mounting point failed and the sheet metal is torn, as shown in the attached photos.”
- Suspension
“Hennessey Lincoln in Atlanta repaired my car in June 2026. My Torque converter needed to be replaced. My car was there over 20 days. Two weeks after getting it back from shop it started jerking and smoking.”
- Power train
“I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost…”
Other Lincoln Nautilus model years
- 20249 recalls35 complaints
- 20233 recalls7 complaints
- 20222 recalls14 complaints
- 20212 recalls26 complaints
- 20205 recalls34 complaints
- 20198 recalls102 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019
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- 2020 MKZ1 recall3 complaints
- 2020 Navigator13 recalls32 complaints
- 2020 Aviator30 recalls120 complaints
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- 2020 Continental2 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 MKX5 recalls31 complaints
- 2011 Town Car3 recalls6 complaints
- 2019 MKC3 recalls122 complaints
- 2006 LS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2019 MKT4 recalls18 complaints
- 2012 Zephyr3 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 MKS3 recalls18 complaints
2020 Lincoln Nautilus recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. The most recent, 25V442000 (reported June 27, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus recalls for?
The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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