Lincoln
Nautilus
Lincoln Nautilus: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeLincoln
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2019–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Lincoln Nautilus – Second generation2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CDX707 |
| Production | September 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Layout | Transverse front-engined, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford C2 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 (turbo) Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 (turbo) |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmissions | 8-speed automatic eCVT (Hybrid) |
| Battery | 1.1 kWh Li-ion (Hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Length | 4,908 mm |
| Width | 1,952 mm |
| Height | 1,717 mm |
| Assembly | China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford) |
| Designer | Jae Chang, Henri Kavaja, Jordan Meadows |
Lincoln Nautilus – First generation2018–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | U540 |
| Production | 2018–2023 |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed 8F35 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,879–2,015 kg |
| Assembly | Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly) China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford) |
| Designer | Kemal Curić |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2023 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Part-time four-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2019–2023 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2019 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2019–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, CVT |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Part-time four-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 28 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2019–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 58 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 2019, 2020, 2024 |
| Engine and cooling | 30 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Driver assistance | 24 | 2019, 2024, 2025 |
| Body and structure | 22 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Brakes | 14 | 2020, 2024, 2025 |
| Steering | 12 | 2019, 2020, 2025 |
| Visibility and wipers | 10 | 2019, 2024, 2025 |
| Speed control and cruise | 10 | 2019, 2020, 2024 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 9 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2019–2025: 227 complaints, 10 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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