2025 Lincoln Nautilus — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus is an SUV powered by a 2L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine. Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 29 mpg (UK) / 24 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 29–36 mpg (UK) across all configurations. A hybrid version is also listed by EPA (2L 4-cyl turbo), returning around 36 mpg (UK) combined. Owners often keep a Lincoln Nautilus workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 29 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It holds a 5★ overall NHTSA rating (none is on record for the 2024 model).
Full Specifications
| Engine | 2L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 29 combined / 25 urban / 35 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 24 combined / 21 city / 29 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 227 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 6 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $2,800 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, all with the 2L 4-cyl turbo engine. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 30 mpg (US), or 29 to 36 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl turbo (Hybrid) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 36 | 30 (30/31) | 180 | $2,250 |
| 2L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 29 | 24 (21/29) | 227 | $2,800 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Running Costs: 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus at 29 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,254 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,800 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Visibility (2), Back over prevention (1), Engine and engine cooling (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Back over prevention — campaign 26V165000, reported 19 March 2026. Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine and engine cooling — campaign 26V122000, reported 3 March 2026. Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Exterior lighting — campaign 25V519000, reported 8 August 2025. Risk: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Visibility — campaign 25V518000, reported 8 August 2025. Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Showing the 4 most recent of 6 campaigns.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (9), Lane departure (9), Unspecified (4). Complaints include 1 reported crash, 1 reported injury. That is close to the median of 27 complaints across the 8 Lincoln Nautilus model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Visibility (2 recall campaigns) — Check wipers, washers and demisters work properly.
- Driver-assist sensors (9 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Engine cooling (1 recall campaign) — Check coolant level, look for leaks and make sure the temperature stays steady in traffic.
- Lighting (1 recall campaign) — Check every exterior light works and look for moisture inside the lamp housings.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Lincoln Nautilus compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 29 mpg figure is 2 mpg better than that average. Its 227 g/km CO₂ figure is 26 g/km lower than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Lincoln models in our database average about 25 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus's 29 mpg is 4 mpg above that make average. Its 227 g/km CO₂ figure is 38 g/km lower than the 265 g/km Lincoln average.
Of the 8 Lincoln Nautilus model years we cover, the 2025 is the most economical on its best configuration (29 mpg UK combined). See every Lincoln Nautilus year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have?
It's fitted with a 2L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 8-spd transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
The most efficient configuration returns around 29 mpg (UK) combined, or 24 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 29 to 36 mpg. The hybrid version returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined.
How much does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $2,800 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Visibility (2), Back over prevention (1), Engine and engine cooling (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
Among the 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (9 complaints), Lane departure (9 complaints), Unspecified (4 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Lincoln Nautilus's fuel economy good for an SUV?
Yes — it returns around 29 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.