Lincoln Corsair problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 172 owner complaints and 36 recalls on file for the Lincoln Corsair (2020–2026). The 2020 Corsair has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.
- Complaints
- 172
- Recalls
- 36
- Model years
- 7
- Worst year
- 2020
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Lincoln Corsair years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair — 61 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair — 35 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair — 34 complaints; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair — 14 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (14 complaints).
Every Lincoln Corsair model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corsair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Corsair | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Corsair | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Corsair | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Electrical System |
| 2022 Corsair | 35 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2021 Corsair | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2020 Corsair | 61 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
Most common Lincoln Corsair problem areas (all years)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech52 complaints
- Electrical System47 complaints
- Engine18 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain17 complaints
- Lighting13 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers12 complaints
- Brakes12 complaints
- Body & Structure8 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts7 complaints
- Airbags6 complaints
Complaint trend
Lincoln Corsair recalls
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of rear lighting functions can reduce vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Lincoln models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology