Lincoln · Nautilus · 2026
0
Recalls
1
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus has no recalls and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
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Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
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Rollover Resistance
16.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
When using Apple Car Play and Sirius radio through Apple Car Play, the radio station controls on the steering wheel do not function properly and actually function differently than when using the native Nautilus radio. When using Apple Car Play, in order to change radio stations, you must use the display screen to change stations. This forces the driver, if driving alone, to take their eyes off the road, locate the proper screen, and then change the station. When using the native radio and listening to Sirius, using the radio controls on the steering wheel function as expected. I reported this to Ford through my local dealer, and the response was that "it is functioning as anticipated". To me this means Ford is aware they require one to take their eyes off the road to change radio stations in the manner outlined above.
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus.
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus are unknown or other (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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