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Lincoln Continental

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,381

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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Condition issue

463

Operating state

223

Thermal issue

145

Access/entry issue

127

Safety restraint issue

123

Reporting mechanism

104

Fluid issue

102

Engine behavior

87

Braking behavior

85

Safety restraint behavior

72

Driver assistance issue

66

Steering behavior

63

Vibration/harshness

62

Noise

58

Lighting behavior

56

Ride/handling behavior

53

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

52

HVAC behavior

40

Electrical issue

34

Performance issue

28

Smell

21

Starting behavior

16

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Recent change

13

Infotainment behavior

10

Powering on/off behavior

10

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Filed Jun 9, 2026


Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer, however that repair has since failed, leaving me with the same dangerous condition the recall was issued to correct. A door that cannot be opened from the…

2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Filed May 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message 4WD Off was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure…

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…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.