What years should I avoid for the Lincoln Corsair?

Avoid the 2020 and 2022 model years. They have the two highest complaint index scores (100 and 80) among all six model years covered, driven mainly by Collision Avoidance & Camera issues.

Which Lincoln Corsair model year is best?

The 2023 and 2025 model years rate Best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, the lowest in the lineup, and each has fewer recall campaigns than the 2020-2022 years.

Are 2021 and 2024 Corsairs safe to buy?

Both are rated Caution. The 2021 Corsair has 22 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, which caps its verdict to Caution despite a lower complaint index of 40; the 2024 has a complaint index of 60.

What is the most common problem on the Lincoln Corsair?

Across all years, Electrical System issues account for 31 percent of the 170 total complaints, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 29 percent.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Corsair have?

NHTSA lists 34 total recall campaigns across the 2020-2025 Corsair model years, with 2021 alone accounting for 22 of them.

Lincoln Corsair Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)

Avoid the 2020 and 2022 Lincoln Corsair, which carry complaint index scores of 100 and 80 and lead the lineup in Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints. The 2023 and 2025 model years score lowest at 20 and 0 and rate Best.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2020 Avoid 2022 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	Avoid	100	60	2	1	16	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24	5★
2021	Caution	40	34	0	0	22	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24.5	5★
2022	Avoid	80	34	2	0	19	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24.5	5★
2023	Best	20	14	0	0	8	Electrical System	25	5★
2024	Caution	60	21	2	0	4	Electrical System	24.5	5★
2025	Best	0	7	0	0	6	Electrical System	25	—

Corsair years to avoid: what went wrong

2020 Lincoln Corsair Index 100 · 60 complaints · 16 recalls

The 2020 Corsair ranks worst of all years with a complaint index of 100 and 60 total complaints, plus 16 recall campaigns. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 38 percent of its complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 7,529 miles, and owners describe backup cameras and displays failing. Electrical System problems account for 28 percent of complaints with a much lower median mileage of 250 miles, pointing to early failures. The year also recorded 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Owners reported airbags failing to deploy in collisions and hood latches misaligning.

2020 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2020 electrical system problems →

2022 Lincoln Corsair Index 80 · 34 complaints · 19 recalls

The 2022 Corsair has a complaint index of 80, the second-worst of any Corsair year, with 34 total complaints and 19 recall campaigns. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems make up 29 percent of complaints, at a median mileage of 19,680 miles, including rearview camera screens going black. Electrical System issues follow at 26 percent, with a median mileage of 60,000 miles. This year saw 2 crashes and 4 injuries, and owners described seat memory positions failing to return correctly and airbags not deploying in a side impact.

Most common Lincoln Corsair problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What years should I avoid for the Lincoln Corsair?: Avoid the 2020 and 2022 model years. They have the two highest complaint index scores (100 and 80) among all six model years covered, driven mainly by Collision Avoidance & Camera issues.
Which Lincoln Corsair model year is best?: The 2023 and 2025 model years rate Best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, the lowest in the lineup, and each has fewer recall campaigns than the 2020-2022 years.
Are 2021 and 2024 Corsairs safe to buy?: Both are rated Caution. The 2021 Corsair has 22 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, which caps its verdict to Caution despite a lower complaint index of 40; the 2024 has a complaint index of 60.
What is the most common problem on the Lincoln Corsair?: Across all years, Electrical System issues account for 31 percent of the 170 total complaints, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 29 percent.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Corsair have?: NHTSA lists 34 total recall campaigns across the 2020-2025 Corsair model years, with 2021 alone accounting for 22 of them.