Lincoln Continental recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 264 owner complaints for the Lincoln Continental (model years 2000–2002, 2017–2020). The most reported problem area is electrical system (40 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (31 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 75 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 63 | 6 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (75), 2000 (63) and 2019 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln Continental model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 40 | 7 of 7 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 4 of 7 | |
| Structure | 29 | 3 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 25 | 3 of 7 | |
| Back over prevention | 22 | 4 of 7 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2019–2020 | 200,237 |
| 22V644000 | Aug 26, 2022 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2017–2020 | 277,040 |
| 19V077000 | Feb 11, 2019 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2017–2019 | 27,609 |
| 17V123000 | Feb 27, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2017 | 27,531 |
| 16V731000 | Oct 12, 2016 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2017 | 1,827 |
| 03V144000 | Apr 9, 2003 | Air bags: frontal | 2000 | 43,459 |
| 01V258000 | Aug 8, 2001 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2000–2001 | 1,083,000 |
| 99V250000 | Sep 20, 1999 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2000 | 25,306 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 15 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.