How many recalls does the 1981 Lincoln Continental have?

The 1981 Lincoln Continental has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Lincoln Continental has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 Lincoln Continental?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1981 Lincoln Continental Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Lincoln Continental. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle would start up intermittently. Noticed a loss of fuel while driving. Checked relay, and traced it back to the gas tank. There was an exposed wire in the gas tank. If wires came loose, it could start a fire. Contacted dealer. Dealer said this was a normal feature in all vehicles. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2000-01-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Lincoln Continental as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.