2020 Lincoln Continental recalls

2 safety recalls, 7 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
7Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Lincoln Continental recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-442
June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, 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.
Safety risk
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.

Back Over Prevention recall

22V-644
August 26, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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 were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

2020 Lincoln Continental owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other2
Back Over Prevention2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

July 31, 2025Unknown 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

April 2, 2024Latches/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.

July 6, 2023Back 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.

April 12, 2023Back 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.

April 25, 2021Unknown 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.

2020 Lincoln Continental crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Lincoln Continental: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.6%.

2020 Lincoln Continental recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. The most recent, filed June 27, 2025, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2020 Lincoln Continental problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (2 reports), followed by back over prevention.

Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental safe?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Contact any authorized Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.