Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Nautilus.
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus arrives as a midsize crossover equipped with an eight‑speed automatic transmission and delivers an EPA rating of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and a combined 24 mpg, reflecting its balanced powertrain efficiency. Across the model’s broader 2019‑2026 span, owner feedback has tapered dramatically, reaching a low of just six total complaints in 2023—far below the 95 complaints recorded in its inaugural year—while the current year registers only 20 complaints and six recalls, underscoring a marked improvement in reliability that positions the 2025 Nautilus as one of the more dependable iterations in the lineup.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Overall length | 193.3 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4350 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.4 / 65.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh | 6.80 sec | 15.00 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 6.60 sec | 14.90 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Hybrid Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 6.90 sec | 15.20 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.50 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Black Label 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.30 sec | 335 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.40 sec | 335 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.40 sec | 335 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus sits within a generation that saw a clear U‑shaped trend in federal complaints and recalls: after a high of 95 complaints and 8 recalls in 2019, figures steadily improved to a low of 6 complaints and 2 recalls by 2022–2023, then rebounded sharply in 2024 (19 complaints, 7 recalls) and 2025 (20 complaints, 6 recalls) before dropping again in 2026. The 2025 model year’s 6 recalls and 20 complaints are significantly elevated compared to the 2021–2023 period, and its top complaint areas—lane departure/forward collision avoidance, back over prevention, and service brakes—point to concerns in advanced driver‑assistance and braking systems, though the data does not specify root causes. With one crash complaint and no fire complaints, the issues appear more nuisance than catastrophic, but the recall count is the second‑highest in the generation. Given this arc, the 2025 Nautilus represents a peak in reported problems after a period of relative calm, making it a riskier choice than the preceding 2022–2023 models or the improved 2026 model.
All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an… Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace…
Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 54978 | 2026-07-01 | Electrical System | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a "Door Fault Service Required"… |
| SSM 54962 | 2026-06-23 | Electrical System | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intrusion alarm will… |
| SSM 54924 | 2026-06-12 | Power Train | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an… |
| SSM 54918 | 2026-06-11 | Steering | Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before… |
| SSM 54916 | 2026-06-11 | Electrical System | Some 20242026 Nautilus vehicles may have previously exhibited unsuccessful programmable… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.