2019 Lincoln Nautilus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: October 21, 2026 · Filed: October 26, 2026

In July 2026, my vehicle received safety recall service under NHTSA Campaign 26V377000 (Ford/Lincoln Recall 26S44) to update the Power Steering Control Module software. Approximately 2200 miles after this mandatory safety recall flash was performed, the vehicle suffered an immediate, total failure of the Active Front Steering (AFS) system upon startup. The vehicle threw an immediate "Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive" alarm, which subsequently hard-locked the steering gear into its mechanical backup mode while mid-rotation. This mechanical lock has left the steering wheel physically locked significantly off-center while driving straight obstructing vision of dash information, like the speedometer. Consequently, the vehicle's primary safety systems--including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control and Lane-Keeping Assist--have been completely disabled by the computer due to the steering angle sensor mismatch. Certified diagnostic scanning confirms hard Code C1039 (AFS Lock--Unexpected Operation) and a permanent "Internal Component Fault" inside the Steering Effort Control Module (SECM), which was the exact module digitally altered during the safety recall. Lincoln Corporate has refused to cover the physical hardware replacement of the ruined steering wheel/SECM assembly, stating that "too many miles" (2200) have been driven since the recall flash. A manufacturer cannot impose mileage limitations on the catastrophic failure of a safety module altered during a federal safety recall. The vehicle currently operates without stable control and with compromised steering geometry, creating a safety hazard. I request an investigation into post-recall SECM hardware failures on this model.

Incident: August 2, 2026 · Filed: September 16, 2026

Transmission jerking/ stuttering in lower gears under 35 mph.

Incident: August 29, 2026 · Filed: September 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. After several days of rain, there was moisture inside the vehicle. The contact detected a foul odor and discovered water on the floorboard. A box in the rear of the vehicle was covered in water, and the inside front windshield was foggy, but the contact was unable to determine how the water had entered the vehicle. Later, while driving approximately 45-55 MPH in the rain, there was limited visibility, and the vehicle slid from left to right. The contact was unable to control the vehicle after the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The steering warning light illuminated, and the message "Steering System Failure Do Not Drive" was displayed. The contact arrived at the destination, but while restarting the vehicle, the messages "Advance Traction Assist," "Advance Hill," and "Lane Assist" were displayed, and the steering, traction control, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the steering column control module had failed and that the steering assembly needed to be replaced due to water intrusion from the sunroof. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,222.

Incident: August 24, 2026 · Filed: August 24, 2026

My 2019 Lincoln Nautilus (equipped with the 8F35 8-speed automatic transmission) has developed a severe, hazardous low-speed transmission shudder and hesitating vibration, primarily occurring under 35 mph. This vehicle has 85,000 miles on it. A certified dealership has diagnosed the vehicle with a failing torque converter, which is a known engineering defect heavily documented under manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin TSB 25-2154. This condition creates an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle intermittently hesitates and suffers from a sudden loss of power/acceleration when trying to accelerate from a stop or merge into low-speed traffic, risking a rear-end collision. Furthermore, the violent shuddering poses a risk of sudden powertrain lock-up or engine stalling while driving in active traffic. The manufacturer has not issued a recall despite knowing this component fails prematurely across this transmission family.

Incident: August 24, 2026 · Filed: August 24, 2026

The car has started a jerking motion when it is at a stop sign, stop light, or and nu prolonged stoppage of the vehicle. It is worse when I have the auto-stop-start feature turned on. This started roughly 3 months ago.

Incident: February 10, 2026 · Filed: August 20, 2026

There is a class action lawsuit regarding the transmission on my vehicle. The transmission is shuddering. My mechanic alerted me of the lawsuit, Lincoln Mercury has not put out a recall, but is aware of the problem. There are no error codes, tried a reset on the transmission. So it is not a software problem, but mechanical. I am concerned my transmission will go out while driving. This started at about 98000 miles, I am now at 106000 miles.

Incident: July 15, 2026 · Filed: August 14, 2026

Left side climate control not working. Dashboard had to be removed in order to find the problem. Problem is a small plastic rod that operates the doors that direct the cold air. It is broken. My mechanic (Walkerton Auto Service) tried to order this part from the Ford dealer but was told that the entire box would have to be replaced. The cost of this part is just under $1600. This seems unreasonable. The plastic part seems in my opinion to be a design flaw. My vehicle has less than 100,000 miles on it. The part plus labor cost will be very expensive and just doesn't seem like a cost that I should be responsible for. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar problem. My vehicle is a 2019 Lincoln nautilus

Incident: January 10, 2026 · Filed: July 22, 2026

2019 Lincoln Nautilus shudders between 20 to 45 MPH. We’ve had everything done from oil change, tire rotation, to Front end alignment to tune up. Only one mechanic suggested that there’s a bulletin about a torque. I don’t remember the bulletin #. He expressed that Ford knows about it but won’t service its customers. I called Planet Lincoln and the service guy acknowledged the bulletin and mentioned others who have had the same issue. They would diagnose for 135.00. When asked about estimates. He said without knowing the problem he really couldn’t but did say that having to replace torque/ transmission can run anywhere from 2800 to over 8-10,000.

Incident: June 25, 2026 · Filed: July 2, 2026

Known structural defect Coolant intrusion into cylinder bores TSB 22-2229 Blown head gasket

Incident: June 2, 2026 · Filed: June 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was driving abnormally rough and sluggish. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed telematic control unit. The contact was informed that the telematics control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no available appointments for the next three months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.