2019 Lincoln ContinentalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2019 Lincoln Continental, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Lincoln Continental

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Lincoln Continental has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages90
Structure71
Back over prevention50
Electrical system50
Steering31
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Power train10
Tires10
Forward collision avoidance10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 Lincoln Continental recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · 117,599 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2026 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 22V-644 · Aug 26, 2022 · 277,040 vehicles · 167,430 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2021 Q1

Doors: latch

Recall 19V-077 · Feb 11, 2019 · 27,609 vehicles · 23,966 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Continental year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Continental median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Lincoln Continental safety ratings

2019 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Lincoln Continental frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Lincoln Continental side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Lincoln Continental side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.6% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Continental owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11772154 · Oct 19, 2026 · 34,800 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and occupied, while attempting to close the driver’s side door, the door failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Complaint 11675949 · Jul 24, 2025 · 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door latch failed to lock the door properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was…
Complaint 11660375 · May 12, 2025 · 79,000 miles

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