2022 Lincoln Nautilus  RealSafeCars88Safety Rating

#34 of 2022 SUVs

#48 of all 2022 vehicles


The Nautilus, part of Lincoln's lineup since 2007, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Lincoln offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has a score of 88, implying a 0.032% chance of driver death (2.8% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.027%, and the chance of injury falls to 2.4%.

We estimate that the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0316% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.6061%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0316% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.6061% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is 32% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is 22% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 14%.

Active safety features with Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. Active safety systems that are standard on the Lincoln Nautilus include: Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping System, and BLIS Blind Spot Detection with Cross-Traffic Alert.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but others may also improve safety. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Lincoln Nautilus. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you. Optional Automatic High Beam Headlamps on the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus automatically switches off high beams headlights when another vehicle is nearby.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9480Volkswagen TiguanCadillac XT5Chevrolet BlazerGenesis GV70BMW X3J. Grand Cherokee WKToyota HighlanderLexus RXHonda PassportAcura RDXLincoln NautilusFord EdgeComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 80 to 94. The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is safer than the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2022 Cadillac XT5 and less safe than the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. It is about as safe as the 2022 BMW X3, the 2022 Ford Edge, the 2022 Acura RDX, and the 2022 Honda Passport.

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