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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
6Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LINCOLN NAUTILUS FHEV

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.

VERDICT

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20364

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 2Equipment 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Lane Departure 2

Other Nautilus Fhev years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20364), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lincoln Nautilus Fhev 2025. Class rank 10 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure