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2021 Lincoln Nautilus recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 9, 202525V315000 | Back over prevention: softwareA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V315000
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| Aug 23, 202424V635000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanicalA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V635000
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Owner complaints by component26
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 35 |
| Power train | 8 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 12 |
| Engine | 3 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 12 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
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
“Drivers front door inner sheet metal structure has failed/torn at the hinge and check arm mounting points under normal operating conditions.. safety hazard.”
- Structure
“Both front doors on my 2021 Nautilus Reserve have structural stress cracks in the sheet metal surrounding the check-arm bracket, along the edge of the recessed mount and under the weatherstrip.”
- Power train
“Transmission was shuddering when it shifted gears. It would lose power and jerk between each gear. We paid for diagnostic at the dealership and they diagnosed as torque converter shudder under 2 separate TSB's.”
Other Lincoln Nautilus model years
- 20258 recalls31 complaints
- 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
- 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 Continental2 recalls7 complaints
2021 Lincoln Nautilus recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The most recent, 25V315000 (reported May 9, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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