2021 Lincoln Nautilus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (7), Structure (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).
Key takeaways
- 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 33% |
| Structure | 6 | 29% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 14% |
| Engine | 3 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-08-30
The driver's side door is cracked at the door hinge assembly. This is a widely documented defect. My door cracked at 50,000 miles. There are thousands of 2019-2024 Nautilus's with this defect. Lincoln wants $5,000 to replace the door. They offered $2,000 toward the repair. This should be a recall.
Structure - filed 2026-08-23
The door broke and cracked the window when I opened the door to get in the car
Structure - filed 2026-08-03
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and trade-in, the contact was informed that the front driver’s side door had a crack and that the welding was cracked and loosened. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.