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Lincoln Corsair VIN Number Check

Decode a Lincoln Corsair VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Lincoln Corsair

About the Lincoln Corsair

Lincoln has sold the Corsair in the US since the 2020 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 38 vehicle recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints. The 2020 has the most complaints of any model year (61). EPA rates it at 24–33 mpg combined, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2020–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns38
Owner complaints217 at NHTSA
Lincoln Corsair photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Lincoln Corsair at a glance

One generation in the data, 2020–2026: 38 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints.

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Corsair
2020–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Lincoln Corsair (2020–2026)

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20202025
2020–2026

Lincoln Corsair

PlatformFord C2
EPA combined mpg24–33
NHTSA recalls38

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2020–2026
  • 2.3 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2020–2022
  • 2.5 L 4-cyl (plug-in hybrid) · 2021–2023, 2025–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2020–2026), CVT (2021–2023, 2025–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (71)Rear camera / back-over prevention (41)Engine and cooling (31)11 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 217 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Corsair5LMTJ5DZ?NU······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, built in Louisville, Kentucky
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Corsair model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 38 campaigns on file for Corsair model years 2020–2026, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (23), ahead of the 2022 (20). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Lincoln Corsair owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2020 and 2022 hold 118 of the 217 complaints, or 54%. Tap any bar or generation.

217NHTSA complaints, 2020–2026
9mention a crash
1mention a fire
11injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearCorsair: 217 complaints · most for the 2020 (61)

Top complaint areas · Corsair

Mentions in 217 complaints, 2020–2026.

Electrical system71
Rear camera / back-over prevention41
Engine and cooling31
Forward collision avoidance23
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)23
Brakes13
Crashes 9Fires 1Injuries 11

2020–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2020 is the outlier. On its own it has 61 of the ’s 217 complaints (28%), more than any other Corsair model year, and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (71 mentions), then rear camera / back-over prevention (41).

What Corsair owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2020–present (1st generation)

Owner data is thin, with at most about 60 NHTSA complaints a year and only about a dozen CarComplaints reports. NHTSA owners of the 2020 and 2021 most often mention a rearview camera that fails or glitches. CarComplaints lists rear camera failure and frequent ABS warnings for 2020, and a rear differential found without fluid and a broken rear differential for 2023. Recalls cover rearview camera images on 2020–2022 models that may go blank or distort, and high voltage battery cells on 2021–2024 plug in hybrid models that may short and fail. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the camera and high voltage battery recalls.
  • On the drive, shift into reverse several times to confirm a clear camera image, and watch for ABS or other warnings.
  • On all wheel drive models, ask whether the rear differential fluid has been checked and listen for noise from the rear.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2020 Lincoln Corsair
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2020 Lincoln Corsair problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2021 Lincoln Corsair
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2023 Lincoln Corsair problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Corsair complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Plug-in Corsair versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

217complaints, 2020–2026
9mention a crash
1mention a fire
11injuries reported
Most complaints: 2020 (61), 2022 (57), 2021 (43)
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2020 · 61 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 1 · injuries 2

Back over prevention18
Electrical system12
Unknown or other11
Engine6
Exterior lighting6

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Corsair CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 22 Corsair versions for model years 2020–2026 (gas and plug-in hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 117 g/mi, for the 2022 plug-in hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Corsair2020–2026

24–33 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 76–78 MPGe plug-in hybrid · CO₂ 117–376 g/mi

2025
25combined MPG
357CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,700EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: FWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 25 MPG · 357 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
100200300400500202020252020 · Gas: 3612021 · Gas: 3612022 · Gas: 3612023 · Gas: 3562024 · Gas: 3562025 · Gas: 3572026 · Gas: 3582021 · Plug-in hybrid: 1172022 · Plug-in hybrid: 1172023 · Plug-in hybrid: 1212025 · Plug-in hybrid: 1222026 · Plug-in hybrid: 122
GasPlug-in hybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Corsair vs Lexus NX vs BMW X1

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2020–2026. NHTSA lists 38 recall campaigns for the Corsair, while the Lexus NX and BMW X1 have 12 each. Pick a range to compare.

Lincoln Corsair

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
38
NHTSA owner complaints
217
EPA combined mpg
24–33
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 2.3, 2.5 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 71
  2. Rear camera / back-over prevention 41
  3. Engine and cooling 31

Lexus NX

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
12
NHTSA owner complaints
162
EPA combined mpg
24–40
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 2.4, 2.5 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 35
  2. Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 17
  3. Forward collision avoidance 16

BMW X1

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
12
NHTSA owner complaints
141
EPA combined mpg
26–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 80
  2. Electronic stability control 41
  3. Electrical system 20

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Lincoln Corsair VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Corsair

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Lincoln Corsair (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the Corsair's VIN on the plate at the lower driver's windshield. Door jamb sticker and a B-pillar label are secondary locations. Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid adds a battery system label under the vehicle.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Lincoln Corsair VIN questions

Which Lincoln Corsair model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2020 leads with 61, ahead of the 2022 (57) and 2021 (43). Those first two alone make up 54% of the 217 Corsair complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Lincoln Corsair had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 38 vehicle campaigns for model years 2020–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Lincoln Corsair recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 20V-550, 25V-685, 22V-484, 23V-380, 24V-954, 25V-345, 25V-789, 24V-634 and 3 more. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Lincoln Corsair get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2020–2026 Corsair at 24–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (76–78 MPGe on gas and electricity) (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Lincoln Corsair compare with the Lexus NX and BMW X1 on recalls?

For 2020–2026 models the Corsair has 38 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Lexus NX has 12, the BMW X1 12. Complaints run 217, 162 and 141 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Lincoln Corsair have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Corsair 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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