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Lincoln CorsairModel year report

2021 Lincoln Corsair Problems

Compared with other Lincoln Corsair years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,048miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
22campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 13 complaints (38% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (9) and electrical system (6). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,048 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns and 176 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 45 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 8 recall campaigns covering the camera and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Lincoln Corsair model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “The main cabin heating system does not reach and maintain desired temperature settings whether in auto mode or in a manual selection. Heated steering wheel heats up momentarily and then cools down even though the button is still on. Dealer technicians were able to recreate the same on other corsairs on lot. My opinion thinks it lies in the computer module that controls these functions and may need to re=programmed. Have not tried the A/C mode as we are in late winter. I purchased the vehicle in the last 30+ days and only have 600 miles on the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11402807, filed 2021-03, 600 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “I took my car in on 2/22/23 to fix the second back up camera recall. However on the night of 2/23/23 the whole screen went blue when put in reverse, and on the morning of 2/24/23 just the rear camera went blue. In both cases I fixed the issue by turning off and restarting the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11508902, filed 2023-02

Electrical system: “For most of 2025 and now into April 2026, I have been unable to use my car’s electric capabilities. This is due to active recalls for which no permanent repair is available. Temporary fixes have not resolved these issues. Thus, for an extended period of time, a primary feature of my car, a feature for which I purchased this vehicle, has been unavailable to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732248, filed 2026-04

Engine: “The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that the battery warning light and check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where the vehicle was repaired; however, while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11502197, filed 2023-01, 32,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 32,000 miles.

29%0–1029%10–2543%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,048 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202220239202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Corsair · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.4% risk
Corsair · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Lincoln Corsair version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Corsair AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212924$2,800
Corsair AWD2.3L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$2,800
Corsair FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222925$2,700
Corsair AWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT343233 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 22 recalls for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 176 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 176 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Corsair

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202572,8526525—Too new
20242211,0004525—Too new
202314—8525—Too new
20223524,3001952548 · TypicalRising
20213420,0482252550 · TypicalRising
2020615,5001652572 · MoreStable

All Lincoln Corsair model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 13 complaints (38% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 9.

Has the 2021 Lincoln Corsair been recalled?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Lincoln Corsair do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Lincoln Corsair 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Lincoln Corsair (Corsair FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,048 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 32,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.