2021 Lincoln Nautilus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The most-reported areas: Structure (9), Power Train (8), Unknown Or Other (3).
Key takeaways
- 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 35% |
| Power Train | 8 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 12% |
| Engine | 3 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
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 2026-10-15
Drivers front door inner sheet metal structure has failed/torn at the hinge and check arm mounting points under normal operating conditions.. safety hazard. Dealership and Lincoln will not take full responsibility after known structural defect exists
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-13
Both front doors on my 2021 Nautilus Reserve have structural stress cracks in the sheet metal surrounding the check-arm bracket, along the edge of the recessed mount and under the weatherstrip. I first noticed cracking and popping when opening and closing the doors on 8/1/2026 at about 84,000 miles. No collision; norma...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-03
Transmission was shuddering when it shifted gears. It would lose power and jerk between each gear. We paid for diagnostic at the dealership and they diagnosed as torque converter shudder under 2 separate TSB's. Dealership offered to fix at a cost of $6400. Told not to drive the vehicle or at least as little as possib...
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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.