Lincoln Nautilus years to avoid
The Lincoln Nautilus years to avoid are 2019, 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
312
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
2019–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Nautilus years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 130 | |
| 2020 | High complaints + open investigation | 48 |
Every Nautilus year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 34 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2020avoid | 48 | 5 | |
| 2019avoid | 130 | 8 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln Nautilus years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Nautilus years to avoid are 2019, 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Nautilus?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Nautilus years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Nautilus have?
Across all model years, the Nautilus has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 312 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.