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Lincoln ContinentalModel year report

2020 Lincoln Continental Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Lincoln Continental (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 68 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the camera and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera became foggy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11516679, filed 2023-04, 19,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Unexplained crack in windshield. Crack appeared without any external object striking the windshield. Temperature was in the 70s and not freezing temperatures all year (living in fresno ca). Not sure when it happened, but I noticed it when the car was parked after driving about 7 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11413854, filed 2021-04, 5,000 miles

Brakes: “On my 2020 Lincoln Continental the brake pedal is about one inch higher then the gas pedal. On most cars the brake and gas pedals are even in height. On this car when I move my foot to stop the car I must lift my foot. A few times the side of my foot has hit the brake pedal causing a momentary delay in stopping.”

NHTSA complaint #11365371, filed 2020-10, 200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 19,000 miles.

60%0–1020%10–250%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2020220212023220242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Continental · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.6% risk
Continental · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Lincoln Continental version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Continental AWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$3,350
Continental AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
Continental AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
Continental Coach AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
Continental FWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200
Continental FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Lincoln Continental → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 68 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 68 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Continental

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202075,0002521—Not enough data
20193327,0003521Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20182178,5002521—Rising
20177550,0004521Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20023360,5000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20013275,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20006386,5003—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19994290,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199872100,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19979659,0751—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19964896,6832—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199570102,0731—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199419087,4565—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199312174,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992126101,0503—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1991203120,2263—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199015858,5003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1989158133,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198884—9—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19879—1—19—Not enough data
1986890,0005—19—Not enough data
198515—2—17—Stable
19846—2—16—Not enough data

All Lincoln Continental model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Continental as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Lincoln Continental is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2020 Lincoln Continental been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Lincoln Continental do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Lincoln Continental 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Lincoln Continental get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Lincoln Continental (Continental FWD, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Lincoln Continental reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 19,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.