What Lincoln Corsair years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, avoid the 2022 and 2024 Lincoln Corsair. The 2022 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and the 2024 has the second highest (80).

What is the best year for the Lincoln Corsair?

The 2023 and 2025 Corsair are the best years, with Complaint Index scores of 0 and 20 respectively, the lowest among all model years covered.

Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair reliable?

The 2022 Corsair ranks worst among Corsair model years based on NHTSA data, with 34 complaints, 19 recall campaigns, and a Complaint Index of 100. Collision Avoidance & Camera problems were the top reported issue.

What are the most common problems with the Lincoln Corsair overall?

Across all Corsair model years, the top problem areas are Electrical System (53 complaints, 31% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (50 complaints, 29% share), according to NHTSA data.

Does the Lincoln Corsair have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns across Corsair model years, including issues with center display screens, windshield wiper motors, rear combination lights, and high-voltage battery cells.

Lincoln Corsair Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)

Avoid the 2022 and 2024 Lincoln Corsair, which carry the highest Complaint Index scores (100 and 80) out of 170 total complaints across all years. The 2023 and 2025 model years score lowest (0 and 20) and are the best picks.

Avoid 2022 Avoid 2024 Best 2023 Best 2025

Model years: 6; 2020–2025
NHTSA complaints: 170
Recall campaigns: 34
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Corsair Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Lincoln Corsair problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2020	Caution	60	60	2	1	16	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24	5★
2021	Good	40	34	0	0	22	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24.5	5★
2022	Avoid	100	34	2	0	19	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24.5	5★
2023	Best	0	14	0	0	8	Electrical System	25	5★
2024	Avoid	80	21	2	0	4	Electrical System	24.5	5★
2025	Best	20	7	0	0	6	Electrical System	25	—

Corsair years to avoid: what went wrong

2022 Lincoln Corsair Index 100 · 34 complaints · 19 recalls

The 2022 Corsair has the highest Complaint Index of any year (100) and ranks worst overall. Owners most often reported Collision Avoidance & Camera problems (10 complaints, 29% share, median mileage 19,680), including backup cameras going black and failing alarms. Electrical System issues followed (9 complaints, 26% share, median mileage 60,000). Brake complaints occurred at a median of just 1,600 miles. NHTSA logged two crashes and four injuries for this year, along with 19 recall campaigns, including center display image inversion and windshield wiper motor failures.

2024 Lincoln Corsair Index 80 · 21 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2024 Corsair has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking second worst. Electrical System complaints dominate, making up 52% of reports (11 complaints, median mileage 9,500), followed by Collision Avoidance & Camera issues (5 complaints, 24% share, median mileage 5,000). Owners reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes and sensor systems going inoperable while driving. This year had two crashes and one injury, with four recall campaigns including a rear combination light water-leak recall and a high-voltage battery cell defect recall.

Most common Lincoln Corsair problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System53 (31%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras50 (29%)
Other38 (22%)
Engine17 (10%)
Transmission & Powertrain17 (10%)
Structure & Body13 (8%)
Brakes11 (6%)
Visibility & Wipers11 (6%)
Airbags6 (4%)
Fuel System6 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What Lincoln Corsair years should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, avoid the 2022 and 2024 Lincoln Corsair. The 2022 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and the 2024 has the second highest (80).
What is the best year for the Lincoln Corsair?: The 2023 and 2025 Corsair are the best years, with Complaint Index scores of 0 and 20 respectively, the lowest among all model years covered.
Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair reliable?: The 2022 Corsair ranks worst among Corsair model years based on NHTSA data, with 34 complaints, 19 recall campaigns, and a Complaint Index of 100. Collision Avoidance & Camera problems were the top reported issue.
What are the most common problems with the Lincoln Corsair overall?: Across all Corsair model years, the top problem areas are Electrical System (53 complaints, 31% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (50 complaints, 29% share), according to NHTSA data.
Does the Lincoln Corsair have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns across Corsair model years, including issues with center display screens, windshield wiper motors, rear combination lights, and high-voltage battery cells.