The most-reported Corsair run is 5LMCJ1C91LU (2020 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.6× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 23% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for Corsair model years 2020–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lincoln Corsair has 112 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Corsair complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5LMCJ1C91LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ2C9XLU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ2C90LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ2D96LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ1D98NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ1C98NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ1C94LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMTJ5DZ5RU•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 5LMCJ1D95MU•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ1C97MU•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ2DH9LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5LMCJ2D99LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — |
Each of the other 100 Corsair runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 91 Corsair VINs so far, most often 2022, 2023, 2025 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Lincoln Corsair the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 2020 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 11 | — | |
| 2022 | 33 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 33 | 26 | — | |
| 2020 | 61 | 31 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.2. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Lincoln Corsair owners report: Electrical System, 43 of 162 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 36 recall campaigns on the Lincoln Corsair; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V852000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2020–2024 |
| 24V954000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) | 2021–2024 |
| 25V338000 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 2020–2023 |
| 23V380000 | Engine | 2021–2023 |
| 25V345000 | Engine | 2021–2023 |
| 25V510000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2020–2022 |
24V852000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2020: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The Corsair against its rivals
The Corsair draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Tesla Model Y 5.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 162 | 112 | 4.3% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 162 reports on the Lincoln Corsair, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Lincoln Corsair | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 162 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 7 (4.3%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Lincoln Corsair share of that is 162 complaints over 112 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Lincoln Corsair VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 162 NHTSA complaints from 112 Corsair runs and 36 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Corsair production run has the most complaints?
5LMCJ1C91LU, a 2020 build, with 5 complaints. The typical Corsair run has 1.4.
Which Corsair years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.2.
Does the Corsair get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the Corsair against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Corsair complaints involve a crash?
4.3% of 162 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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