Lincoln Nautilus
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus offers a solid safety record and good fuel economy, but 18 TSBs suggest potential underlying issues that warrant close inspection.
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2026 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.11 | 9.8 | — |
| 2025 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.11 | 9.8 | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.11 | 9.8 | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2022 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2020 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 250 - 335 hp | 280 - 380 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1030 | 36.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1053 | 37.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 20 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | optional |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lincoln Nautilus offers a solid safety record and good fuel economy, but 18 TSBs suggest potential underlying issues that warrant close inspection.
2025
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus offers a comfortable ride and strong safety ratings, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning the engine block heater, warrant careful inspection before purchase.
2024
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus presents an average reliability profile.
2023
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus offers a comfortable ride and a premium feel, but used buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of its five safety recalls, particularly those concerning the rearview camera and rear shock absorbers.
2022
The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus offers a comfortable and well-equipped experience, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of a critical engine intake valve recall.
2021
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but potential buyers must be aware of a critical engine recall and a high TSB count, indicating average overall reliability.
2020
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2019
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus offers a comfortable ride and good safety scores, but a high number of recalls, particularly concerning safety systems, warrants careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln Nautilus?
Carfocal currently has 8 published Nautilus reports, covering 2019 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus offers a solid safety record and good fuel economy, but 18 TSBs suggest potential underlying issues that warrant close inspection.
Published year coverage: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln Nautilus. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lincoln nautilus offers a solid safety record and good fuel economy, but 18 tsbs suggest potential underlying issues that warrant close inspection. and the 2026 lincoln nautilus offers a good value proposition if purchased at a fair market price, especially considering its strong safety scores and fuel economy. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln Nautilus?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2019 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints