Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Lincoln Nautilus: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus at 21–23 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

21–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V315000 Reported May 9, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S49)
Units affected: 1,076,138 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA 24V635000 Reported Aug 23, 2024

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S55)
Units affected: 90,736 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Nautilus AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/25/22 mpg	$3,050	404
Nautilus AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/25/22 mpg	$3,050	404
Nautilus AWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/25/21 mpg	$3,200	423
Nautilus FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/26/23 mpg	$2,900	384
Nautilus FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/26/23 mpg	$2,900	387

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Standard
2022 Lincoln Nautilus SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Lincoln Nautilus complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Structure: Body	8
Power train	3
Unknown or other	3
Electrical system	1
Engine	1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	1
Service brakes	1
Structure: Body: Door	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Nautilus model years

Lincoln Nautilus by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Nautilus	24–30 mpg	3	12	5/5
2025 Nautilus	24–30 mpg	8	31	5/5
2024 Nautilus	24–30 mpg	9	35	—
2023 Nautilus	21–23 mpg	3	7	5/5
2021 Nautilus	21–23 mpg	2	27	5/5
2020 Nautilus	21–23 mpg	5	34	5/5
2019 Nautilus	21–23 mpg	8	102	5/5

All Lincoln Nautilus years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Lincoln models

2022 Lincoln Aviator 2022 Lincoln Corsair 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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