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2019 Lincoln Nautilus

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is a compact SUV, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year.

2019 Lincoln Nautilus
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Combined MPG
23
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$50,000
Recalls
8

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeLincoln
ModelNautilus
Model year2019
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
CO₂ tailpipe384 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2700

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Nautilus AWD21 MPG combined
Nautilus AWD22 MPG combined
Nautilus FWD22 MPG combined
Nautilus FWD23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Nautilus23 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 29% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$880/mo
Amount financed
$45,000
Total interest
$7,829
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5-year fuel cost
$8,739

$1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG23
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

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Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (8)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V076000 · 2019-02-11

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

  • LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST19V031000 · 2019-01-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

    Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02.

  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST20V414000 · 2020-07-17

    Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18V806000 · 2018-11-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000 · 2025-06-27

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20V550000 · 2020-09-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V372000 · 2026-06-09

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

  • LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST26V377000 · 2026-06-09

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S44. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway).

Is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC