Lincoln · Continental · 2018
2018 Lincoln Continental
2
Recalls
16
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 2 recalls and 16 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: back over prevention (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2018 Lincoln Continental page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is back over prevention with 4 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2018 Lincoln Continental currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 16 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are back over prevention (4), latches/locks/linkages (3), unknown or other (2).
- Vehicle
- 2018 Lincoln Continental
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 16
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 22V644000August 26, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V077000February 11, 2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
16 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2026
Vehicle door handles are prone to failure and unresponsive for the lock/unlock. Potential safety concern for customers like myself which should be brought to Lincoln’s attention. Driver side door handle and other door handles known to be unresponsive when locking/unlocking with k...
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's door latch. The contact was infor...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 1, 2025
At issue is the on board display “Park Brake Limited Function Service Required” sometimes followed by flashing brake light. When this happens vehicle needs to pull over and stop and release the parking brake to go back to normal. . Also, there are times when light flashes ithe al...
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TIRES
Dec 22, 2023
When rotating tires 12/22/2023, upon removal of the right front tire, it was discovered that the inner sidewall had split open about midway between the tread and the wheel rim, for a distance of about one foot. There was no advance warning of this, and no warnings or messages di...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. T...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aug 30, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-vi...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRASHJul 9, 2022
On July 09, 2022 I delivered my vehicle to Heller Ford 700 Main Street El Paso, IL, (309) 527-6050 to have my original Cabin Air Filter eeplaced with a unit which I supplied. Their technician performed a commendable removal of the original unit. He found the original Motor Craft ...
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 21, 2022
The electric door latching mechanisms fail to fully latch the driver's door shut when pulled to the first detent. In order to fully engage the door latches, it was necessary to slam the door. The first occurrence coincided with unusually cold weather (34 degrees f). These door ...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 14, 2020
THE WIPER AND WASHERS DO NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. OPERATION IS SPORADIC. WASHERS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE CONTROL. THEY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, USUALLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND WILL EMPTY THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR. THE WIPERS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE CONTROLS. THEY TOO MAY TURN ON AT...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have?
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA has received 16 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
The 2018 Lincoln Continental received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Lincoln Continental are back over prevention (4 reports), latches/locks/linkages (3 reports), unknown or other (2 reports).
Does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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