2019 Lincoln Continental Safety Report
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Lincoln Continental. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (29) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Compare latches/locks/linkages issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Lincoln Continental with 7 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Lincoln Continental before buying across this generation. |
Lincoln Continental Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Lincoln Continental years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 7 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 16 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 69 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Lincoln Continental Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Lincoln Continental, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Latches/Locks/Linkages issues Lincoln onlyBack Over Prevention
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Lincoln onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Lincoln onlyUnknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Lincoln onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Lincoln onlySteering
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Lincoln onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
Reliability Score
The 2019 Lincoln Continental receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Lincoln Continental:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Latch Failure Drivers have reported issues with the door latch failing to engage properly, causing the door to not close right away or take a long time to unlatch. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Back Over Prevention System Recalls have been issued by Ford Motor Company for back over prevention systems, indicating potential reliability issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Dashboard alerts and steering issues have been reported, affecting driving safety and convenience. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Failure Adaptive steering failure has been reported, causing inconvenience and potentially affecting driving safety. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Lincoln Continental:
30% of reported issues involve door latch problems.
20% of reported issues involve back over prevention system problems.
20% of reported issues involve electrical system problems.
10% of reported issues involve steering problems.
Recall Details for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Lincoln Continental by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Lincoln Continental
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Lincoln Continental with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
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 up...
Drivers door latch takes a long time to unlatch/latch there have been numerous times where the door won’t close and stay closed. My door has also had to be left open as it won’t latch. This is a serious safety hazard there was a recall but my vin was not included.
My 2019 door is not latching. I see that a recall was issued but my vehicle was not included
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...
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 dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to N...
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: One, Tires Size: 235/50/R18, DOT Number: 03B431326. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were inspected. The mechanic informed the contact that the interior of the sidewalls were delaminating, caus...
Door opens while driving Door latch failure
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned approximately 90-degrees counterclockwise unintendedly while the vehicle continued driving straight. The message "Adaptive Steering Fault - Service Now" was displayed. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle later, the steering wheel returned to the cente...
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 advised that the door latch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The man...
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front door latch did not latch as intended. The contact stated that the latch did not lock as needed, and the door ajar message was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that several times the door latched and unlatched independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an ...
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon gently closing the driver's side door, the door cinch system failed to activate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch pawl motor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA ...
Drivers door would not latch at times. Dealers problem code shows latch problem with the front passenger also.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver's side door latch failed to operate as needed. The failure rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall....
My 2019 Lincoln Continental has been displaying an adaptive steering failure message for over 8 months now. I have taken the vehicle to multiple dealership and they just tell me the part is on back order. I have contracted the Lincoln office 888-214-2155 three times now 9/2/24, 10/10/24, 10/30/24, and just get the same answer. Someone will call me back. I never get a call back. My case # with ...
Had to change a tire.. Lug wrench supplied with the car did not fit the lug nuts..
Lightly leaned on door when it was shutting, making it so it wouldn't shut all the way, soft close system engaged jamming the door and making it impossible without destroying the door/motor to open even with the emergency release latch in the map compartment of my vehicle (driver side under the electronic release button) the door eventually threw up an error letting me know the door was malfunctio...
The contact owns a 2019 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 contac...
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open while attempting to exit the vehicle. The contact was forced to use the exterior door handle to open the door to exit the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). ...
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL- I am writing regarding the subject recall (Safety Recall Notice 22551 NHTSA Recall 22V644) involving a cloudy rear view camera on my vehicle. I have checked periodically to have my vehicle repaired. Each time, for at least 10 months, I get the same response --- supply chain issues. In the meantime, millions of new vehicles across many brands are being manufactured with s...
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was foggy. There was no warning light illuminated. 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 vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The...
Showing 20 of 29 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Lincoln Continental
Has the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL have?
The 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
The 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL involve latches/locks/linkages (6 complaints), back over prevention (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, structure, steering.
How many crash reports does the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL out of 29 total complaints (3.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.
Should I buy a 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL is generally recommended. It has 29 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL are: 1. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (6 complaints), 2. BACK OVER PREVENTION (5 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 5. STRUCTURE (2 complaints). LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
Be aware of potential door latch and back over prevention system issues, and check for recalls. Electrical system and steering problems may also occur. The 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has 29 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
The 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 29 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Door Latch Failure and Back Over Prevention System.
What are the known issues with the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL?
Known issues with the 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL include: Door Latch Failure, Back Over Prevention System, Electrical System Issues, Steering Failure. These are based on patterns found across 29 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Lincoln Continental?
Yes, recalls have been issued for door latch and back over prevention system issues.
What are the common electrical system issues?
Dashboard alerts and steering issues are the most common electrical system problems.
Are there any known steering issues?
Adaptive steering failure has been reported, causing inconvenience and potentially affecting driving safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential door latch and back over prevention system issues, and check for recalls. Electrical system and steering problems may also occur.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Lincoln Continental
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Lincoln Continental. The data includes 29 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Lincoln Continental an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16