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Lincoln Continental
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
1,379
Active records
Recalls
23
Active records
TSBs
615
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
7
Injuries
69
Crashes
71
Fires
60
Top reported issues — Lincoln Continental
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Operating state
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint issue
Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Safety restraint behavior
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Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Apr 28, 2026
We are unable to open the rear exterior doors from the outside of the car. We have confirmed on numerous occassions doors are unlocked and there are no child safety locks on . This is becoming a very dangerous situation. We took it to a local car repair service they said that it would be under NHTSA recall bulletin 19V077000 - however when we call the Continental dealership where we purchased it that our Vin # is not included in the recall despite that being the exact problem we are having.…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Apr 14, 2026
Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: [XXX] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased stopping distance. The braking response is spongy, inconsistent, and unreliable. A “Low Brake Fluid” warning appears despite no visible external leak, suggesting an internal hydraulic failure. I almost…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Apr 9, 2026
I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that the passenger side front door will not open from the inside.
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 30, 2026
Doors open while driving , happened 4 times in the last month . Back right door and drivers door 2 occasions on both doors . On line it says all Lincoln Continentals from 2017 2018 and 2019 were recalled and there telling me mine is not on the recall . This is a very dangerous situation this is my wives car and she does not like driving it anymore .
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 25, 2026
Vehicle door handles are prone to failure and unresponsive for the lock/unlock. Potential safety concern for customers like myself which should be brought to Lincoln’s attention. Driver side door handle and other door handles known to be unresponsive when locking/unlocking with keys or pressing button behind door handle.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 24, 2026
Drivers door latch is failing to engage properly making it so the door can not closed right away. No matter how you close the door it always pushes right back open sometimes the door will semi latch but still poses the hazard of opening while driving. It has been inspected by the dealer to confirm the issue. There has been a recall for this exact issue however my vin number was not included and upon contacting Lincoln I was told there was nothing that they could do and my options were to wait…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 22, 2026
The rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental do not open from the outside when the exterior handle button is pressed. The doors do open from the inside. This failure is very similar to the symptoms described in Ford’s existing recall for defective door latches on 2017 Continental vehicles, but my VIN is not included in the recall. This is a safety hazard because first responders or bystanders may be unable to open the rear doors from outside during an emergency such as a fire or crash. I am…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 17, 2026
My car has had 1 or all 4 of the outside door latches fail for 3-4 times now over its lifetime. Only under warranty for 10 years or 100k miles. Very expensive repair, at $1500 for 1 latch, or $5500 for all 4. This is almost the value of the whole car now. This happens to ALL Lincoln Continentals and is very infamous & common for them & should be a lifetime recall warranty item for safety. Also, both Catalytic convertor show to be failing within 150k-165k miles which is way too soon. And…
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 16, 2026
Drivers door latch takes a long time to unlatch/latch there have been numerous times where the door won’t close and stay closed. My door has also had to be left open as it won’t latch. This is a serious safety hazard there was a recall but my vin was not included.
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Mar 11, 2026
Upon startup 2 error messages appear. Driver Side Door Defaults Adaptive Cruise Control Default