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2024 Lincoln Nautilus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Nautilus.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus pairs an eight-speed automatic transmission with EPA estimates of 21 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg. Owner-reported data shows 19 total complaints for the model year, led by visibility concerns, alongside seven recalls. That tally places the 2024 above the series low of six complaints in 2023 but far beneath the 95 logged in 2019, indicating a reliability trend that has improved markedly since launch yet warrants continued monitoring.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.3 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4350 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Nautilus of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2024 Hybrid Black Label
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.60 sec14.90 sec310 hpAWD
2024Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.90 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2024Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec250 hpAWD
2024Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.70 sec250 hpAWD
2025Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh6.80 sec15.00 sec310 hpAWD
2021Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2021Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD
2019Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Lincoln Nautilus experienced a consistent downward trend in complaints and recalls from 2019 through 2023, hitting a generation low in 2023 with only 6 complaints and 3 recalls. The 2024 model disrupts this arc, seeing complaints rise to 19 and recalls climb to 7. Notably, 2024 recorded 179 Technical Service Bulletins, the highest volume of any year in the provided record. Complaints for this year were split between Visibility, Structure, Service Brakes, and "Unknown Or Other," though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. This spike in activity precedes a similar pattern in 2025, suggesting a shift in vehicle stability compared to the preceding three years. Because of the significant increase in recalls and TSBs, this is not a recommended year to buy.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
179
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility2
Structure2
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Visibility1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Seat Belts,Vehicle Speed Control,Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V597000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 09/08/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an… Remedy: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners…

24V953000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 20/12/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not… Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 179 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549782026-07-01Electrical SystemSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a "Door Fault Service Required"…
SSM 549622026-06-23Electrical SystemSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intrusion alarm will…
SSM 549242026-06-12Power TrainSome 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an…
SSM 549182026-06-11SteeringSome of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before…
SSM 549162026-06-11Electrical SystemSome 20242026 Nautilus vehicles may have previously exhibited unsuccessful programmable…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Nautilus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Nautilus get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.