2019 Lincoln Nautilus Recall Issued for Lane Assist System
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Ford is recalling 1,013 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because the lane center assist system may fail to detect prolonged hands-off steering wheel conditions.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 14, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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.
Which Products Are Affected
- Make/Model/Year: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
- Units Affected: 1,013
- Component: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V377000
- Ford Recall Number: 26S44
What You Should Do
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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Why This Matters
Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V377000 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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