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NHTSA crash test of the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2026 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 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong 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
  • 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 21449

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability 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 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Fhev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. 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 systemsUnknown Or Other 4Lane Departure 1Service Brakes 1Visibility/Wiper 1

Other Nautilus Fhev years

Rivals in SUV (2026)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 21449), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lincoln Nautilus Fhev 2026. Class rank 80 of 143 in SUV 2026. Methodology · Disclosure