NHTSA Safety Recalls
Lincoln Continental Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 7 model years (2000–2020) the Lincoln Continental has 18 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2017 with 4; the cleanest is 2002 with 1.
- Model years
- 7
- Total recalls
- 18
- Worst year
- 2017
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2020
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2 | |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 3 | |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 2 | |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 4 | |
| 2002 Lincoln Continental | 1 | |
| 2001 Lincoln Continental | 2 | |
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Lincoln Continental
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA4
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS3
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.