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Lincoln Nautilus - Fhev Safety
NHTSA safety across every Lincoln Nautilus - Fhev model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Lincoln Nautilus - Fhev we cover (2024 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Lincoln Nautilus FHEV is a full hybrid midsize luxury SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want premium comfort and refined daily driving without sacrificing efficiency. Slotting into a competitive segment alongside European and domestic rivals, it targets affluent professionals and empty-nesters who expect both style and substance. The plug-free hybrid powertrain makes it an accessible step into electrification for luxury-minded shoppers.
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus FHEV establishes itself with zero recalls across both its 2024 and 2025 model years, a rare distinction for a new model launch. This absence of safety-related defects contributes to an Exceptional rating of 96 out of 100 on our NHTSA Safety Index. Federal crash-test results reinforce this strong showing; the Nautilus FHEV achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for both frontal and side impact protection. Its rollover resistance received 4 out of 5 stars, which aligns with typical performance for vehicles in its class. Owner complaints across both model years totaled only 18, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings. These data points, while unverified allegations, further support the vehicle's clean safety record.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Nautilus FHEV as a polished, well-rounded luxury SUV that delivers a notably quiet and composed driving experience. Most praise the refined interior and smooth hybrid integration, while noting the vehicle competes confidently against established European and domestic alternatives in the midsize luxury segment.
- The 2025 Nautilus FHEV scores 96 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band and making it one of the top-rated vehicles in its class.
- Frontal and side crash protection both earn a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, providing strong confidence in the two most common collision scenarios.
- Rollover resistance is rated 4 out of 5 stars, which is a solid but not perfect score common to tall-bodied SUVs and worth keeping in mind.
- Zero recalls have been issued across the 2024 and 2025 model years, and owner complaints total just 18 with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings.