2022 Lincoln Nautilus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (8) · Power Train (3) · Structure:body:door (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-05-09 · campaign 25V315000 · 1,076,138 vehicles
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 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.
Fix: 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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2024-08-23 · campaign 24V635000 · 90,736 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (88)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-14 · TSB 26-2442 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2297. reason for update: add 2022-2025 transit vehicles. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with sync4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. the rear-view camera will still funct
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-22 · TSB 26-2092 V2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2466 to add bronco sport, escape, maverick and corsair, as well as removing expedition and navigator. one time use parts for corsair and bronco sport were also added to the parts list. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit a headliner rat
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · TSB 26-2341 v2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2171. reasons for update: update the parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers w520102-s442 and 4s4z-3n324-aa "fwd only". some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: shudder conditio
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-23 · SSM 55031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2026 ford/lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "check charging system" message in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related di
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-23 · TSB 26-2341 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2171. reasons for update: update the parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers w520102-s442 and 4s4z-3n324-aa "fwd only". some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: shudder conditio
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-15 · TSB 26-2328 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2194. reason for update: update the parts list to correct a part description " loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (corsair) and limited the parts list for edge/nautilus to only the rear drive u
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-25 · Structure:body“i have door cracks that are starting do develop on the front door check arms that hold the door open as well as stop it from opening to far. if not repaired, the check-arm reinforcement may eventually detach from the door structure. this can cause a rattling noise and increased door opening/closing efforts. it may also interfere with door glass ope…”
2026-10-16 · Structure:body:door · 32,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 lincoln nautilus. the contact stated that when opening the front driver-side door, squeaking occurred near the check link. the contact noticed structural stress pulling the door apart, causing cracks in the interior steel. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. the failure mileag…”
2026-10-08 · Structure:body“there was a slight popping noise when closing my driver door for a few days, i thought it was the mirror. took my car for an oil change and mentioned the noise. they checked it out and said the door check was broken, which they would fix for me at no charge, but they can't fix it because the my door frame was broken, "shattered" is how they describ…”
2026-09-02 · Structure:body“both of the front doors have developed loud popping noises while opening and closing. a temporary fix was done by lincoln on the passenger front door (at my expense) and the driver door is not having the same issue. vehicle not under warranty now, so cost to me will be >$4000. based on discussions with lincoln body shop personnel and web search,…”
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“both front doors were replaced under warranty, as the point where the hinge stop attached to the doors, was making a loud cracking sound. the dealer found that the internal metal of the doors was seperating. our car was fixed at 48,000 miles, but in online forums, there are many people reporting this, and either have more than 50,000 miles or th…”
2026-08-16 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“unsure which individual or multiple system components failing. all occurred within 5 miles of home. driving to destination noted that vehicle was acting or responding weird but did not show signs of any failure reported to daughter while speaking to her on the hands free system in vehicle but did not really pay much attention to what was happening …”
2026-08-15 · Structure:body“the driver’s side front door inner sheet metal housing has suffered a severe structural failure where the door check-arm brackets mount to the vehicle frame. under completely normal vehicle operation, the thin-gauge metal has cracked, buckled, and completely torn away from the inner door assembly. this creates an immediate safety hazard as the door…”
2026-08-03 · Structure:body“drivers side door hinge has completely broken away from interior side panel. this is a know manufacturing defect due to the weight of the door on this vehicle. we called dealership on 5/4/2026 after discovering issue, spoke with the service manager who advised us to bring vehicle to the dealership. on 5/5/2026 the vehicle was brought to tasca coll…”
2026-07-21 · Structure:body“spot welds in both front doors are failing. how would these cars do in a side impact with failing spot welds? the drivers door has approximately a 4" tear/crack around the broken spot welds.…”
2026-06-23 · Structure:body“lincoln nautilus door hinge and check strap area of the driver's door has a significant crack which could lead to door failure in the event of a crash. manufacture has issued a csp (customer satisfaction program 23b56. year models 2022-2024. mine is a 2022 but the vin does not fall in the range of known defects. mfg. refused repair based on the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.