2017 Lincoln Continental Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Lincoln Continental has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (20 reports).

4Recalls
75Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Lincoln Continental recalls

Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You

Recall 22V644Aug 26, 2022277,040 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 2017-2018 Ford F-Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Continental sedans equipped with the 360-degree camera system.

Door Latch May Not Fully Engage, Risking Door Opening

Recall 19V077Feb 11, 201927,609 vehicles affected

Some 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles have door latch pawl motors that may not work properly.

Driver Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash

Recall 17V123Feb 27, 201727,531 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag may not fully inflate during a crash, or the airbag cushion may detach from its module.

Headlights May Hide Turn Signals From Other Drivers

Recall 16V731Oct 12, 20161,827 vehicles affected

Some 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles built between June 14, 2016 and September 23, 2016 with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights may have been equipped with incorrect lenses.

Most common 2017 Lincoln Continental problems

Problem areas named in the 75 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure20
Unknown Or Other16
Latches/Locks/Linkages15
Electrical System14
Back Over Prevention12
Seats4
Engine3
Power Train3
Steering3
Air Bags2

What owners report

2026-09-02, Unknown Or Other
Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled
2026-06-09, Structure
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer, however that repair has since failed, leaving me with the same dangerous condition the recall was issued to correct. A door that cannot be opened from the outside while driving creates a serious safety risk to both the driver and passengers. I was forced to hire a locksmith just to access my vehicle and subsequently paid $1,142 out of pocket for professio
2026-05-29, Power Train
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message "4WD Off" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired; however, the contact
2026-04-14, Service Brakes
Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: [XXX] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased stopping distance. The braking response is spongy, inconsistent, and unreliable. A “Low Brake Fluid” warning appears despite no visible external leak, suggesting an internal hydraulic failure. I almost hit a vehicle from behind on several occasions before finally stopping to safety due to these issues that occurred. All of this occurred without any warning indication. The master brake cylinder
2026-04-09, Unknown Or Other
I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that the passenger side front door will not open from the inside.

2017 Lincoln Continental questions

Does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Lincoln Continental: Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You; Door Latch May Not Fully Engage, Risking Door Opening; Driver Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash; Headlights May Hide Turn Signals From Other Drivers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?

Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (20), Unknown Or Other (16), Latches/Locks/Linkages (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Lincoln Continental has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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