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2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 28 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2020 Lincoln Nautilus

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
28
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Lincoln Nautilus (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lincoln dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V575000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V011000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V414000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Lincoln Nautilus

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
11
Wheels
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Electrical System
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Back Over Prevention
2
Fuel System
1
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Lincoln Nautilus — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 90 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 17 complaints 2022 6 complaints 2023 6 complaints 2024 19 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Lincoln Nautilus

Is the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 4 recalls and 28 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus have?
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus are: Power Train, Wheels, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus safe to buy?
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lincoln Nautilus should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lincoln Nautilus are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.