AI Damage2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 44% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Lane departure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 22% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 11% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Lane departure: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
During a short drive between [XXX] and [XXX] roughly 27 miles, the red battery light on the dash display illuminated just as we were turning into the Holiday/Circle K gas station in [XXX].
The vehicleâs BlueCruise/adaptive cruise system has repeatedly slowed unexpectedly while traveling on interstate highways. In some instances, the vehicle slowed to approximately 40 mph in a 70 mph zone without an apparent traffic reason. The system also slows excessively in curves.
Traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] and when I had the lane departure/lane keeping system turned on, the system was constantly going into the Watch the Road warning and many times it went straight to Resume Control without first putting up the Watch the Road that is supposed to be the initial stage.
My vehicle is having problems with GPS signal issues over. Keep losing it location, when driving. Trying to get to the bottom line problems
The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the infotainment system was displaying a frozen screen. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced.
Driving on the freeway, with nothing in front except road, the Bluecruise/adaptive cruise control suddenly started slowing the vehicle to 25 mph from 70 mph. This has happened 5 times.
No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V337000 (Electrical System, Equipment), but the VIN was not included.
When first setting the cruise control which activates the lane assist program in this vehicle, it wants to initially justify to the left (drivers side) lane marker and fights any input from the driver to re-center the vehicle in the lane.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,368 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Nautilus Hybrid has 9 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 9, about average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B19 2024-2025 MY Nautilus 2.0L Hybrid…
Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B19 2024-2025 MY Nautilus 2.0L Hybrid Vehicles Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update for Inspection and Maintenance Testing
- Some 2024-2025 Escape Hybrid/Maverick Hybrid/Nautilus Hybrid/F-150 non-Lightning/F-Super Duty/Bronco and…
Some 2024-2025 Escape Hybrid/Maverick Hybrid/Nautilus Hybrid/F-150 non-Lightning/F-Super Duty/Bronco and 2025 Expedition/Navigator/Ranger vehicles where customers have installed an aftermarket supplemental braking…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, electrical system, lane departure. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (44%), infotainment or screen glitches (33%), warning lights, check engine (22%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.