NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair[1]. The electrical system is named most often, with 13 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 13 complaints[2]. Owners describe phone app features switching off, driver assist sensors going quiet, and trouble getting the car to charge, sometimes after several dealer visits.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 4 complaints[6]. Owners describe warning messages about collision assist and parking sensors, and automatic braking that does not work or kicks in at odd moments. Some say the dealer is still waiting on a software fix.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 4 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners worry about the charging system and the battery, and they question whether the fixes offered go far enough.
- Air Bags. 3 complaints[8]. Owners describe a warning about a curtain air bag that came back after repairs, and crashes where they felt the air bags should have acted.
- Engine. 3 complaints[9].
- Power Train. 3 complaints[10].
- Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints[11].
- Exterior Lighting. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Corsair is necessarily included.
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (26V091), February 2026. About 25,237 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (25V789), November 2025. About 20,558 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Exterior Lighting (25V688), October 2025. About 84 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, reduced visibility.[15]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V315), May 2025. About 1,076,138 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) (24V954), December 2024. About 20,484 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (24V852), November 2024. About 27,678 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Lincoln Corsair with 2.0L 4-cylinder[22] | 250 hp |
| 2024 Lincoln Corsair with 2.5L 4-cylinder[23] | 162 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | 16 |
| 2021 | 43 | 23 |
| 2022 | 58 | 20 |
| 2023 | 23 | 10 |
| 2024 | 27 | 6 |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 |
NHTSA's counts for the Corsair show 27 complaints and 6 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 7 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (0) and the most are for 2020 (61)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Corsair?
The 2024 Corsair has 27 complaints on file[1]. Electrical issues lead the list with 13[2]. Owners also describe driver assist and charging troubles that took repeated dealer visits to chase. Complaints are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what to check. If you are shopping, test the driver assist features and ask how any open recalls were handled.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Corsair?
- The electrical system is named most often, with 13 complaints[2]. Forward collision avoidance and the fuel/propulsion system follow with 4 each[6][7].
- Does the 2024 Lincoln Corsair have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 6 recalls for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- Is the 2024 Lincoln Corsair reliable?
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file[1]. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read the problem groups above and check the recalls before you decide.
- How many crashes and injuries are in the 2024 Corsair complaints?
- Of the 27 complaints, 3 mention a crash and 2 mention injuries[1]. Air bag complaints account for 2 of the crashes[8].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Lincoln Corsair?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln Corsair model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Corsair FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V091, filed February 17, 2026: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V789, filed November 14, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V688, filed October 10, 2025: Exterior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V315, filed May 9, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V954, filed December 20, 2024: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System / Energy Control Module (Bms / Becm). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V852, filed November 8, 2024: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Corsair AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Lincoln Corsair with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Lincoln Corsair with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 162 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CORSAIR 4DR SUV AWD: length 181 in, width 74 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,858 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CORSAIR 4DR SUV FWD: length 181 in, width 74 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,699 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov