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2021 Lincoln Nautilus: raw data

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vehicle2021 / lincoln / nautilus
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints21 on file (2021-11-30 → 2026-08-30)
recalls2
investigations1
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Front driver door crack and broken weldSTRUCTURE5 complaints2025-05 → 2026-08nautilus-2021-door-crack-weld
  • 11754393 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
  • 11708212 Door check and spot welds are broken. The car has less the 20,000 miles on it
  • 11712734 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s door, there was a cracking sound coming from the door
Transmission jerking, slipping, and failurePOWER TRAIN5 complaints2025-01 → 2026-07nautilus-2021-transmission-jerk-failure
  • 11748565 The transmission occasionally jerks/studders between second and third at acceleration and deceleration
  • 11689898 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(R) and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and then suddenly jerked backwards
  • 11671941 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended
Engine cooling recall parts unavailableENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3 complaints2024-12 → 2025-02nautilus-2021-engine-cooling-recall
  • 11641344 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable
  • 11631841 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable
  • 11642159 Recall 24S55/24V635 was issued in October 2024, the issue with intake valves was discovered prior to October 2021. My car was manufactured in July 2021 within the time of inefficient intake valves. The problem continues to exist as there is no remedy
Back over prevention camera delay and recallBACK OVER PREVENTION2 complaints2022-05 → 2025-09nautilus-2021-backup-camera-delay-recall
  • 11464315 My car had a 9-10 second delay from what was shown in the backup camera to what had already happened. It almost caused an accident as the camera didn't show any car in my path, but in reality, the car was stopped directly behind my car
  • 11686356 The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
212021-11-302026-08-3010POWER TRAIN:7; STRUCTURE:6; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:3; ENGINE:3; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
24V63500023/08/2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALFord 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.A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.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.
25V31500009/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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.A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA23002closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2023-09-292024-10-3124V635On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the su

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20240legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Lincoln Nautilus vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/lincoln/nautilus
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Lincoln Nautilus},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/lincoln/nautilus}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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