2022 Lincoln Nautilus reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 Nautilus years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software and Internal engine parts.

2019 Lincoln Nautilus — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (6 of 13), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Nautilus has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Lincoln Nautilus. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V635000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (13 total)

Structure

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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.…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-02
"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…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01
"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…"
Unknown or other, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-08-16
"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…"
Structure · filed 2026-08-15
"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,…"
Structure · filed 2026-08-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Nautilus all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	20	25	22 MPG	$2950
Nautilus all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	25	22 MPG	$2950
Nautilus all-wheel drive	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	21 MPG	$3100
Nautilus front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	21	26	23 MPG	$2800
Nautilus front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	26	23 MPG	$2800

Specs and fitment

Nautilus (CD4), 2019–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-30 (2.0L turbo or 2.7L turbo V6) , 5.5 qt capacity

Tire size 245/60R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V635000 covers certain 2021-2022 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles (with Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, and Aviator) equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine whose intake valves may break while driving, which can cause engine failure and loss of drive power; dealers perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as needed. Recall 20V414000 covers certain 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles (with 2016-2018 MKX) equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats where the seat cushion frame edge may contact and damage the wire harness; dealers install protective flocking tape and inspect the harness. Recall 25V442000 covers certain 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles among a large multi-model rearview-camera software campaign; dealers update rearview camera software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Lincoln Nautilus?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (6 of 13), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Nautilus has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus been recalled?

The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Lincoln Nautilus get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is 22.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Lincoln Nautilus take?

5W-30 for the 2.0L turbo or 2.7L turbo V6; capacity about 5.5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual for your engine.

Is there an EcoBoost engine recall on the Nautilus?

Recall 24V635000 covers certain 2021-2022 Nautilus vehicles (with Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, and Aviator) with 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engines whose intake valves may break.