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2020 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJune 27, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Lincoln Nautilus recall campaigns

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V442000 dated June 27, 2025.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
June 27, 2025
Potential units
200,237campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Owner notification: September 4, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V011000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
January 15, 2021
Potential units
147campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Why it matters: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Owner notification: March 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 23, 2020
Potential units
620,246campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Owner notification: February 1, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V550000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
September 10, 2020
Potential units
97campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Why it matters: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

Owner notification: September 23, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V414000

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
Report received
July 17, 2020
Potential units
19,299campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Owner notification: August 12, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Lincoln Nautilus campaign records are Power Train (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Air Bags (1), Electrical System (1), Seats (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train2
Back Over Prevention2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Seats1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Lincoln Nautilus, spanning 2019–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Lincoln Nautilus model history →