How many recalls does the 2020 LINCOLN Continental have?

NHTSA has issued 2 recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN Continental so far.

2020 LINCOLN Continental

Name: 2020 LINCOLN Continental Consumer Complaints Data
Creator: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Published: 2026-01-10T11:49:06.579Z
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

2RecallsNHTSA Verified 7ComplaintsNHTSA Data 0InvestigationsNHTSA Data

Expert Verdict

✓Good Reliability

This 2020 model shows good reliability, primarily driven by a below-average recall rate for the LINCOLN brand.

Key Factor:below-average recall rate

📋Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability

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Expert Analysis

The 2020 Continental analysis highlights key safety metrics.

Safety & Reliability Score

84/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-16

Complaint Impact-0.35

Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2020 LINCOLN Continental

Model Year2020

MakeLINCOLN

ModelContinental

Fuel TypeGasoline

Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan20

NEWProduction

Jan20

RECALLRecall Issued

Jan20

RECALLRecall Issued

May20

ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

1 complaints (14% of total)

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Complaint Trend

Stable

No trend data

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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 7 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟡Medium

1(14%)

🟢Low

6(86%)

✅Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 37,387 miles.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 3 of 7 complaints (43% coverage)

0-20k

2 reports (67%)

20k-40k

0 reports (0%)

40k-60k

0 reports (0%)

60k-80k

0 reports (0%)

80k-100k

1 reports (33%)

100k+

0 reports (0%)

* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Official Safety Recalls (2)

Campaign: 22V644000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

26/08/2022

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Campaign: 25V442000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

27/06/2025

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations

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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

7 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2020 Continental.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning14%

Crack14%

Other🔵 Low

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

Other🔵 Low

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Safety Systems🔵 Low

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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Safety Systems🔵 Low

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Other🔵 Low

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Brakes🔵 Low

SERVICE BRAKES

ON MY 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ABOUT ONE INCH HIGHER THEN THE GAS PEDAL. ON MOST CARS THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE EVEN IN HEIGHT. ON THIS CAR WHEN I MOVE MY FOOT TO STOP THE CAR I MUST LIFT MY FOOT. A FEW TIMES THE SIDE OF MY FOOT HAS HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING A MOMENTARY DELAY IN STOPPING.

Electrical🔶 Medium

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK FROM THE DASHBOARD AND UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED STICKING HIS HEAD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO CHIME AND THAT THE TRUNK WAS HEAVY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CALLED PALM SPRINGS MOTORS LOCATED AT 69-200 CA-111, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO HIM HAVING THE KEY FOB IN HIS POCKET, THE COMPUTER UNDERNEATH THE BUMPER WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE TRUNK TO CLOSE OR THAT THE KEY FOB MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN Continental?

Yes, the 2020 LINCOLN Continental has 2 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE.

Is the 2020 LINCOLN Continental safe to drive?

The 2020 LINCOLN Continental has 2 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2020 LINCOLN Continental has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local LINCOLN dealer.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

Back over prevention

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm back over prevention recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all back over prevention recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:22V64400025V442000

💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your LINCOLN dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your LINCOLN dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediately—recall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.

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If You're Buying Used

Request the VIN before purchase and verify recall status at NHTSA.gov.
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Standard Safety Record

📋Why This Matters

Expert Analysis

Safety & Reliability Score

Score Breakdown

Technical Specifications

Safety History Timeline

Consumer Complaint Analysis

Most Reported Issue

Complaint Trend

Safety Incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Mileage Failure Analysis

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Primary Risk Areas

Official Safety Recalls (2)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Summary

Consequence

Remedy

Additional Notes

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Summary

Consequence

Remedy

NHTSA Investigations

Consumer Complaints

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Back over prevention

🧭What This Means for You

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