2024 Lincoln Nautilus

Price Range: $50,415 - $74,465

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Lincoln put real effort into making the redesigned 2024 Nautilus feel special. The cabin is roomy and luxurious and the available hybrid powertrain gets high fuel economy. But the Nautilus flubs the fundamentals. A confounding control layout, odd driving position, and a potentially high price tag keep the Nautilus from being a highly rated luxury SUV.Read full review

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Review

Pros

Roomy seating and cargo area
Stylish design
Available hybrid powertrain gets good mpg

Cons

Distracting-to-use controls
Lackluster acceleration and braking performance

What's new

Redesigned for 2024
Larger inside and out
Massive 48-inch digital instrument panel
Kicks off the second Nautilus generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Jared Gall

8/20/2024

When Lincoln announced the end of production for the previous-generation Nautilus, we figured the eventual replacement would be electric. Instead, we get a new midsize two-row SUV with an available electrified hybrid powertrain and a standard technology suite to rival any competitor, gas or electric. But the unavoidable star of this show is the new digital instrument panel and display, measuring 48 inches and stretching all the way across the dash. Because 4 whole feet isn't quite big enough — actually, because it's tucked out of reach at the base of the windshield — that display is controlled by an easier-to-reach 11.1-inch touchscreen above the center console.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas

$148/mo

$159/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: BlueCruise hands-free driving

Ford's BlueCruise — formerly branded AutoGlide on Lincoln vehicles — is standard on every 2024 Nautilus. The system allows for hands-free driving on most controlled-access highways in the U.S. so long as the cameras and sensors it relies on can see the lane markings and traffic around the Nautilus. A camera watches the driver to ensure the driver's eyes are on the road. The Nautilus will launch with BlueCruise 1.2, which automatically changes lanes in response to the driver activating a turn signal and will reposition the vehicle in its lane to maintain a comfortable buffer between the Lincoln and traffic in adjacent lanes. It's standard, but BlueCruise isn't free. After a 90-day trial period, Nautilus owners have to pay for a four-year service plan to keep the technology active unless they've chosen an option package that includes it. The service plan comes standard with the top-tier Nautilus Black Label.

Competitors to consider

The Nautilus competes in a class that is overflowing with excellent choices. Shoppers interested in traditional elegance would do well to check out the Mercedes-Benz GLC, while those looking for a more aggressive style might be interested in the Acura RDX. The Genesis GV70 offers an appealing balance of grace and athleticism and is available as an EV to boot — although you'll pay a premium for that version. Other SUVs worth a look include the Lexus RX and Volvo XC60.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Clint Simone

Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7/10

How does the Nautilus drive? Our test Nautilus came with the available hybrid powertrain. At low speeds, acceleration is quiet and smooth. But we were disappointed with the results at our test track. In our testing, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That's noticeably slower than most other small luxury SUVs. Braking performance is also subpar. The Nautilus took longer to stop from 60 mph in our testing than rival SUVs, and the odd brake pedal feel made it hard to consistently stop smoothly. Around turns, the Lincoln leans excessively when you drive with some enthusiasm.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Nautilus? Our test vehicle had the available 24-way power-adjustable front seats. Having that many adjustments sounds great but they take a while to set up. Once you have them dialed in, they are pretty comfortable but not amazingly so. The climate control system has multiple Auto settings to get the cabin to your desired temperature quickly.

The Nautilus' ride quality is confoundingly too soft and too firm at the same time. It's squishy enough to cause extra body motions through a corner and it's too firm riding over bumps. Our test vehicle's large 22-inch wheels with skinny tire sidewalls probably didn't help with the latter. The good news is that this interior is extra quiet on the road.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? The Lincoln Nautilus has a beautiful cabin full of nice materials. However, functionality is a problem. There might be the dash-spanning display but most of the controls are routed through the small touchscreen. Even the air vents must be adjusted from the touchscreen, which is distracting while driving.

There's more. The steering wheel controls have no labels so the only way you know what you're controlling is by looking at a random section of the forward display — otherwise it's a guessing game. Most drivers will need to drop the steering wheel down very low to see the speedometer, which results in an awkward driving position. This SUV is full of strange design choices that aren't complementary for easy driving.

The sole redeeming feature here is passenger space. Both rows of seats have excellent legroom and headroom. The Nautilus sits at a great height, making it easy to get in and out.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Although the 48-inch display spanning the whole dash is a sight to behold, the Nautilus' tech is more showoff than functional. The system froze on us several times and often required a full reset to wake back up. On the upside, the available 28-speaker Revel audio system sounds great and the Google integration for maps and the voice assistant is helpful.

Lincoln's BlueCruise hands-free driving system is one of the most advanced in the industry today. In the Nautilus, operating BlueCruise is hard to figure out because of the unlabeled steering wheel buttons. But once it was up and running, we had great experiences in traffic with it activated.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? This is an area where the Nautilus shines compared to its competition. The cargo space is long and wide, offering 36.4 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. That's plenty of room for multiple large suitcases. And if you need more space, the back row folds completely flat with a 60/40 split.

There's a clever storage area beneath the center console that is large enough to fit a purse. The door pockets can fit a good-size drink, too. For those needing to install a car seat, there are two LATCH points that sit below a leather cover that needs to be lifted to gain access. The rear anchor point is high up on the back of the seat and the doors open wide for easy in and out.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Nautilus with the hybrid powertrain will get 30 mpg in combined city/highway driving. (The regular gas engine gets 24 mpg combined.) We matched the EPA's estimate in our real-world testing. This is pretty good for a luxury, though the hybrid version of the Lexus RX is considerably better at 36 mpg combined.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Nautilus a good value? The Nautilus does have an impressive interior, especially when it comes to build quality. In the past, Lincoln products have felt too close to their Ford counterparts with cheaper materials. The Nautilus bucks that trend and feels well built inside. You do pay for it, though. The Black Label version, in particular, is quite pricey. Even with the 310-hp hybrid powertrain, the Nautilus isn't very compelling for the money.

Wildcard

7.5/10

There's an argument to be made that this is the best product from Lincoln in years. The Nautilus feels luxurious with an interior full of nice materials and a gorgeous exterior design. It does have a distinct personality with more flair than its competitors, but that also comes at a cost. The driving experience and ergonomics are big letdowns.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus trim level differences

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is a two-row luxury SUV available in three trim levels: Premiere, Reserve and Black Label. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque is standard in all three; it's paired with an eight-speed automatic. A hybrid setup based on the same turbocharged 2.0-liter is optional on every trim. It bumps output to 310 horsepower and uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). All-wheel drive is standard with both powertrains.

Which Nautilus trim does Edmunds recommend?

Fully loaded, the Nautilus gets pricey. But even the base trim boasts an impressive list of features, although we'd add the Premiere II package. The included four years of BlueCruise are worth more than half the cost of the upgrade, which means you're getting a bargain on the panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats and upgraded sound system.

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Reliability

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 6 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

6 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V518000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C36
Number of vehicles affected:: 102
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Defect Consequence:: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.

Recall Number:: 25V343000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S52
Manufactured from:: 2024-07-29 to 2025-05-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 6781
Defect Description:: 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 engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Defect Consequence:: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the engine block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated for 4th quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Recall Number:: 25V337000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C21
Manufactured from:: 2023-04-04 to 2024-07-08
Number of vehicles affected:: 30679
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Nautilus vehicles. The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 111, "Rear Visibility," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, 101, and 305.
Defect Consequence:: A blank instrument display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a missing rearview camera display image can reduce visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The multimedia module system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C21.

Recall Number:: 25V237000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C10
Manufactured from:: 2023-10-18 to 2024-07-02
Number of vehicles affected:: 1168
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Defect Consequence:: A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C10.

Recall Number:: 24V953000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24C43
Manufactured from:: 2022-09-26 to 2024-11-21
Number of vehicles affected:: 47818
Defect Description:: 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 meet the minimum requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Defect Consequence:: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: 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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.

Recall Number:: 24V597000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24C24
Number of vehicles affected:: 70483
Defect Description:: 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 object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Defect Consequence:: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: 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 may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: unlimited years / unlimited miles

Lincoln Nautilus Owner Reviews

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Owner Reviews Summary

The overall sentiment for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is mixed. Many owners appreciate the car's luxurious design, impressive technology, and fuel efficiency. However, others report numerous problems with the vehicle's software and electronics, as well as issues with the brakes and navigation. Some owners are experiencing serious concerns that lead them to consider returning or replacing the vehicle.

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Electronic Issues

Richard G., 09/04/2024

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Less than 1000 miles and it's into the shop. Radio didn't work and issues with phone hookup. They said it needed an update. At 4,000 miles, it's back to the shop. The vehicle drained the battery during the night. (4.8 volts). Again, it need another software update. On my way home, the smaller screen started flashing. Stay clear of this vehicle until all the software issues are …

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Features & Specs

Trim:

Premiere

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$50,415
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$148/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	36.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Nautilus include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Good
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Lincoln Nautilus a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Nautilus both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Nautilus gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Nautilus ranges from 35.2 to 36.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lincoln Nautilus. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus:

Redesigned for 2024
Larger inside and out
Massive 48-inch digital instrument panel
Kicks off the second Nautilus generation

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Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

To determine whether the Lincoln Nautilus is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Nautilus. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Nautilus's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Nautilus and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Nautilus gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Nautilus is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?

The least-expensive 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $50,415.

Other versions include:

Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $50,415
Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $54,750
Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $74,465

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What are the different models of Lincoln Nautilus?

If you're interested in the Lincoln Nautilus, the next question is, which Nautilus model is right for you? Nautilus variants include Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Nautilus models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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