NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Lincoln Corsair Safety Ratings
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair scores 78 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 16 recalls, and 59 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A significant recall record for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair prevented an above-average Safety Index score. The vehicle achieved a 78/100, landing it in the Average band, primarily due to its strong performance in NHTSA crash testing. However, a defect record score of just 1.75 out of 20, influenced by 16 distinct recall campaigns, tempered its overall safety assessment.
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 78 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 107 SUVs from 2020 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2020 Lincoln Corsair ranks 85 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 78 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.4% |
| Recalls on file | 16 |
| Owner complaints | 59 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 85 of 107 SUVs tested for 2020 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?
The 2020 Corsair accumulated a notable concentration of recall campaigns for a vehicle introduced that year, significantly impacting its overall Safety Index, which stands at 78. This model year saw repeated issues with safety-critical systems. Back-over prevention software is the subject of two separate recall campaigns; the rearview camera has a water intrusion problem, and the windshield wiper motor was also recalled. This defect record earned only 1.75 out of 20 points for that component. Owner complaints mirror this pattern, with 17 unverified reports for Back Over Prevention and 12 for the Electrical System. While the vehicle earns a strong 66 out of 70 for crash protection and a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology due to standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, the recall activity defines the 2020 Corsair's safety profile.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2020 Lincoln Corsair perform in crash tests?
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Both frontal and side crash tests yielded perfect 5-star scores. The vehicle's rollover rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, with a 17 percent risk of rollover in the agency's evaluations, and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14930
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 Lincoln Corsair carries 16 recall campaigns. Active campaigns cover the windshield wiper motor, two separate back-over prevention software issues, a rearview camera water intrusion problem, and an engine block heater electrical concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the supplied campaign data, but owners should verify open remedies by VIN.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR26V117000
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs
Reported 2026-03-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V123000
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Reported 2026-03-03
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters
Reported 2025-10-10
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V510000
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S83.
Reported 2025-08-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Reported 2025-06-27
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES25V338000
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.
Reported 2025-05-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V159000
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Reported 2025-03-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V048000
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
Reported 2025-01-31
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V852000
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Reported 2024-11-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA23V342000
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Reported 2023-05-12
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA23V022000
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735.
Reported 2023-01-23
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES22V953000
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.
Reported 2022-12-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?
Owners have filed 59 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported components are Back Over Prevention with 17 alleged incidents and Electrical System with 12. Unverified allegations also include 2 reported crashes, 1 reported fire, and 1 reported injury. All figures are consumer allegations, not established facts.
59 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?
Shoppers considering a used 2020 Lincoln Corsair should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase. With 16 recall campaigns on record, confirming which remedies have been completed at a dealership is the single most important safety step for this specific model year.
- The 2020 Corsair's defect record sub-score of 1.75 out of 20 is the primary reason the Safety Index lands at Average despite near-perfect crash-test results, reflecting 16 recall campaigns tied to this model year.
- Two separate back-over prevention software recalls and a rearview camera water intrusion recall mean the rear-sensing system has been flagged by Ford on multiple occasions for this specific model year.
- NHTSA's rollover assessment assigned the 2020 Corsair AWD a 17 percent rollover risk and a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating, the only star score below the maximum in the NCAP suite for this vehicle.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are listed as standard equipment on the 2020 Corsair, contributing a full 10 out of 10 to the Safety Index avoidance tech component.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Lincoln Corsair places
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Lincoln Corsair safety questions
Was the 2020 Lincoln Corsair crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 78 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2020 Lincoln Corsair crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2020 Lincoln Corsair earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Corsair have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 16 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 59 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Corsair years
Rivals in SUV (2020)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Infiniti Qx50 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-30 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T5 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T6 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T8 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14930), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lincoln Corsair 2020.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 85 of 107 in the SUV class for 2020.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.