2019 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems

The 2019 Lincoln Continental has 3 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lincoln dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Lincoln Continental recalls

Recall 25V-442: Back Over Prevention

Reported Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles affected · 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-644: Back Over Prevention

Reported Aug 26, 2022 · 277,040 vehicles affected · 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V-077: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Feb 11, 2019 · 27,609 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.

Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

2019 Lincoln Continental problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Latches/Locks/Linkages	9
Structure	7
Electrical System	5
Back Over Prevention	5
Unknown or Other	4
Steering	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Visibility	1
Wheels	1
Forward Collision Avoidance	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Tires › Sidewall — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2019 Lincoln Continental complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 34,800 miles · reported Oct 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the driver-side front and rear power door latches became inoperable, causing the doors to remain ajar. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The contact expressed safety concerns regarding the door latch failure while operating the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 34,800.

Structure · reported 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. We called Ford Manufacturer who Sent us to Continental and they too say that our VIN is not included in…

Electrical System · reported 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 until there could be the recall extended to my vehicle or just pay out of pocket. The dealership…

Structure · reported Mar 16, 2026

Drivers door latch takes a long time to unlatch/latch there have been numerous times where the door wonât close and stay closed. My door has also had to be left open as it wonât latch. This is a serious safety hazard there was a recall but my vin was not included.

Electrical System · reported Aug 31, 2025

This vehicle has been repeatedly getting a "Door Fault Service Required" alert on the dashboard. I have even had the burglar alarm (horn honking and lights flashing) go off for no reason in my garage with my garage door shut. This is the exact problem that was covered with safety recall 19S03. For some reason, my vehicle was not included as part of this recall, even though it was built at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant where the other problematic vehicles came from. The build dates that were included in the recall were from November 30, 2015 through November 14, 2018. My vehicle was apparently…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Lincoln Continental: 25V-442 (back over prevention), 22V-644 (back over prevention), 19V-077 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lincoln Continental?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (9 reports), followed by structure (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.