Lincoln Continental problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 119 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Lincoln Continental (2017–2020). The 2017 Continental has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.

Complaints
119
Recalls
5
Model years
4
Worst year
2017

Complaints by model year

62201718201832201972020
NHTSA complaints per Lincoln Continental model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Lincoln Continental years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2017 Lincoln Continental — 62 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure
  2. 2019 Lincoln Continental — 32 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (7 complaints).

Every Lincoln Continental model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Continental70012Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Continental322003Body & Structure
2018 Continental181002Body & Structure
2017 Continental620014Body & Structure

Most common Lincoln Continental problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    50 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    24 complaints
  • Electrical System
    23 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20202022202320252026
Complaints about the Lincoln Continental received by NHTSA each month.

Lincoln Continental recalls

  • Recall 25V442000Jun 27, 2025200,237 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    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.

  • Recall 22V644000Aug 26, 2022277,040 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    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.

  • Recall 19V077000Feb 11, 201927,609 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V123000Feb 27, 201727,531 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V731000Oct 12, 20161,827 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Lincoln models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology