Recall 19V031 affects 2,276 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles for Lane Center Assist hand-detection software. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 2,276 2019 Nautilus vehicles because Lane Center Assist can fail to detect that a driver's hands have been off the steering wheel for a prolonged period. If the system stays active while the driver is not steering, inattention raises crash risk; Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Lane Center Assist system on the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane by using steering assist while the driver remains responsible for holding the wheel. The system checks for small steering-wheel torque, meaning the force from a driver's hands, to decide whether the driver's hands are still on the wheel.
On affected Nautilus vehicles, variation in the Adaptive Front Steering parts and steering friction can create more steering-wheel torque than the software expects. The Power Steering Control Module can read that torque as hands on the wheel even when the driver has taken their hands off for too long. That means the normal hands-on warning in the instrument cluster can be canceled when it should keep alerting the driver.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the steering-assist software calibration, so an owner is not expected to hear a noise, feel a shake, or see a separate symptom before the system misses the hands-off condition.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | Steering assist |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,276 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the hands-on detection system stays active when the driver has taken their hands off the wheel, the driver can become inattentive and the risk of a crash increases. There is no warning sign before this happens, so schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free Lane Center Assist software update that corrects the hands-off detection problem.
- Bring the recall notice if one arrived. If not, reference recall number 19V031 when you call.
- Drive with both hands on the wheel and stay ready to steer until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician updates the Power Steering Control Module software that controls the Lane Center Assist hands off steering detection. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Ford excludes a separate reimbursement program because the original warranty program already provides a free repair for this concern. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the Lincoln service desk how the warranty coverage applies to this repair.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| January 14, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 15, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 21, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 25, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V031?
Recall 19V031 covers 2,276 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with a Lane Center Assist hands-off detection issue. The system can stay active while the driver's hands are off the steering wheel, which creates an inattention and crash-risk concern. Lincoln dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is included in recall 19V031. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the Power Steering Control Module software update. Reference recall 19V031 and Ford recall number 19S02 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 19V031, a franchised Lincoln dealer will update the Power Steering Control Module software free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is driver inattention during Lane Center Assist use. If the system remains active while the driver's hands are off the steering wheel, the driver can stop paying proper attention to steering, which raises crash risk. The free software update is the repair path.
What if I bought my Lincoln Nautilus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is included, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference recall 19V031.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V031000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V031 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V031000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →