2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
29
Hwy
31
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
297 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS SUV N/A AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWD. Top reported issues include brakes and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWD problems by category: Brakes: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 05/19/2026ODI#11738904
I was driving on M 53 south bound approximately 11:30 am when I heard two consecutive soft “tick” tick” sounds and immediately noticed the stress cracks appearing on my windshield top drivers side. I …
BrakesFiled: 05/19/2026ODI#11738703
The brake pedal is designed in such a manner that the shaft/arm gets in the way of the pedal as you start pressing the pedal. As the pedal is pressed away from the driver, the shaft is setup in such a…
Other / UnknownFiled: 11/22/2025ODI#11700952
When using Apple Car Play and Sirius radio through Apple Car Play, the radio station controls on the steering wheel do not function properly and actually function differently than when using the nativ…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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