Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the LINCOLN Continental.
7 model years with recalls (2000–2020)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed November 2026
The LINCOLN Continental has 9 known NHTSA safety recalls across 7 model years (2000–2020), most commonly involving Back Over Prevention.
Data last refreshed November 2026.
Not Every Continental Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the LINCOLN Continental across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598,…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental
vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS NEAR THE SENSORS, SUCH AS THOSE OCCURRING FROM PIECES OF GRAVEL OR DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE WHEELS…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights…
How many recalls does the LINCOLN Continental have?
The LINCOLN Continental has 9 known NHTSA safety recalls across 7 model years (2000–2020), most commonly involving back over prevention. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which LINCOLN Continental model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each LINCOLN Continental model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the LINCOLN Continental safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the LINCOLN Continental as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
