5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lincoln Continental, across model years 2017–2020. Every recall repair is free at any Lincoln dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Continental by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has the most recalls (4) and the most owner complaints (75).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lincoln Continental model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 75 |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 |
| 2019 | 3 | 32 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford recalls 2020 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera software error causing blank images or persistent displays, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
Ford recalls 2020 F-250 trucks with foggy rearview camera images that may reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must get free camera replacement by dealers.
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Lincoln Continentals with door latches that may not fully engage, risking door opening while driving. Owners should contact Ford for free latch replacement.
Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles with driver air bags that may not fully inflate or detach during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have the air bag module replaced free by Ford.
Ford is recalling 2017 Lincoln Continentals with HID headlights that may have incorrect lenses, reducing turn signal visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free headlight inspection and replacement.
When the Lincoln Continental recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln Continental; the most reported area is latches/locks/linkages. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Lincoln Continental complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lincoln Continental, covering model years 2017–2020. The most recent was issued Jun 27, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Air Bags (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lincoln dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lincoln to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lincoln dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.