NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Lincoln Corsair[1]. The same model year also has 7 recalls on record[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints in four groups, and the electrical system leads the list.
- Electrical System. 4 complaints[4]. Owners describe battery warnings, a charge that stops early, and a turn signal sound too quiet to notice.
- Power Train. 2 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners talk about rough shifting and a car that struggled before it quit.
- Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Engine. 1 complaint[7]. The owner was waiting on a recall repair part and felt the wait had gone on too long.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Corsair is necessarily included.
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) (26V122), March 2026. About 47,804 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.[8]
- 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.[9]
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor (25V862), December 2025. About 780 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.[10]
- Visibility › Windshield (25V730), October 2025. About 56,841 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- 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.[12]
- Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater (25V343), May 2025. About 6,781 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (25V049), January 2025. About 298 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.[14]
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.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[3] | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Corsair AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[15] | 21 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Corsair AWD PHEV, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity[16] | 34 / 32 / 33 | n/a |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD[17] | n/a | 4 | 5 | n/a | 14.3% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair with 2.0L 4-cylinder[18] | 250 hp |
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair with 2.5L 4-cylinder[19] | 162 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2025 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 8 complaints and 7 recalls for 2025[2]. Among the 7 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 5 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (0) and the most are for 2020 (61)[2]. 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 2025 Corsair?
The 2025 Corsair has a small set of complaints, with 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries reported[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often[4]. Recalls exist for this model year, so ask a dealer whether any repair is still open[2]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Treat them as a guide to what to check, not as a final verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do owners report with the 2025 Lincoln Corsair?
- Owners most often name the electrical system[4]. Power train reports come next[5]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
- Does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year[2]. The Recalls section lists them by code.
- How many complaints does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have?
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file[1].
- Has the 2025 Lincoln Corsair been reported in crashes?
- The complaints on file report 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Lincoln Corsair?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Lincoln Corsair (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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
- 4 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 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
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V122, filed March 3, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V091, filed February 17, 2026: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V862, filed December 12, 2025: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Retractor. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V730, filed October 24, 2025: Visibility › Windshield. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V688, filed October 10, 2025: Exterior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V343, filed May 23, 2025: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V049, filed January 31, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. 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
- EPA rating for Corsair AWD PHEV, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 33 MPGe combined, 450 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Lincoln Corsair with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 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