Does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, the most recent reported on June 27, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).

How many 2020 Lincoln Continental complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Lincoln Continental.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Lincoln Continental recalls

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
The risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 22V644000 · reported August 26, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 277,040 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
The risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Back over prevention2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 31, 2025 · Unknown or other
Passenger Door Latch sensor failure. Door Latches were under recall 2017 to 2019 Lincoln Continental sedans built from Nov. 30, 2015, through Nov. 14, 2018, at Ford's Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan to include 2020 manufactured in Flat Rock. My car was manufactured in Flat Rock, MI

Apr 2, 2024 · Latches/locks/linkages · 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side door would not open from the inside. In addition, the rear passenger’s side door would not open from the outside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

Jul 6, 2023 · Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

Apr 12, 2023 · Back over prevention · 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera became foggy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention)…

Apr 25, 2021 · Unknown or other · 5,000 miles
UNEXPLAINED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70S AND NOT FREEZING TEMPERATURES ALL YEAR (LIVING IN FRESNO CA). NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT I NOTICED IT WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 7 MILES.

Continental model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	4	75	1
2018	2	21	1
2019	3	33	2
2020	2	7	0

Across all years, the 2017 Continental has the most complaints (75). All Lincoln Continental years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, the most recent reported on June 27, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Continental?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2020 Lincoln Continental complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2025.