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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
7
Latest campaign
May 9, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1May 9, 2025
Suspension1Jun 23, 2023
Child seat1Mar 24, 2023

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 9, 2025Latest campaign
May 9, 202525V315000

Back over prevention: software

A 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
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V315000 · May 9, 2025
Jun 23, 202323V439000

Suspension: rear shock absorber

A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V439000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V439000 · Jun 23, 2023
Mar 24, 202323V198000

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V198000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V198000 · Mar 24, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system343000
Unknown or other343000
Seat belts114000
Service brakes114100
Forward collision avoidance114100
Back over prevention114000
Vehicle speed control114000
Engine114000
Steering114000

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

  • Seat belts

    “Rear passenger side seat belt buckle sits so low in the seat that it is almost impossible for some passengers (elderly or children) to buckle it.”

    Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760481
  • Service brakes

    “During an emergency break, when applying full force to the break, and the vehicle is traveling at 20 or less mph, the vehicle cannot come to a full stop.”

    Filed 05/19/2025 · ODI 11661993
  • Electrical system

    “When vehicle is started, intermittently, rear view camera does not come on for approximately 45-60 seconds later.”

    Filed 03/21/2025 · ODI 11649750

Other Lincoln Nautilus model years

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2023 Lincoln Nautilus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (43%). 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 2023 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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