Model year 2020 · Large Cars

2020 Lincoln Continental: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Lincoln Continental at 19–21 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

19–21

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Lincoln Continental recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 Reported Jun 27, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S72)
Units affected
200,237 (estimate)
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 22V644000 Reported Aug 26, 2022
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S51)
Units affected
277,040 (estimate)
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Lincoln Continental fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Lincoln Continental EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Continental AWD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/25/20 mpg$3,350452
Continental AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/24/19 mpg$3,550466
Continental AWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/24/19 mpg$3,550462
Continental FWD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200424
Continental FWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular17/26/20 mpg$3,350440
Continental Coach3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/24/19 mpg$3,550478

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Lincoln Continental crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Lincoln Continental NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.6%Standard
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.6%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Lincoln Continental owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Continental, most recently on Jul 31, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Lincoln Continental complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Back over prevention2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system: Wiring: Rear compartment/trunk1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service brakes1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Continental model years

Lincoln Continental by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Continental19–21 mpg3335/5
2018 Continental19–21 mpg2215/5
2017 Continental19–21 mpg4755/5

All Lincoln Continental years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Lincoln models

2020 Lincoln Aviator2020 Lincoln Corsair2020 Lincoln MKZ2020 Lincoln Nautilus2020 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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