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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Lincoln Corsair recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
10
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
23
Latest campaign
Feb 17, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system4Feb 17, 2026
Engine2May 23, 2025
Seat belts1May 23, 2025
Back over prevention1May 9, 2025
Equipment1Nov 8, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline1Aug 23, 2024

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 17, 2026Latest campaign
Feb 17, 202626V091000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V091000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Filed under
Corsair Phev
Campaign
NHTSA 26V091000 · Feb 17, 2026
Nov 14, 202525V789000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V789000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.
Filed under
Corsair Phev
Campaign
NHTSA 25V789000 · Nov 14, 2025
May 23, 202525V338000

Seat belts: front warning light/devices

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V338000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Filed under
Corsair
Campaign
NHTSA 25V338000 · May 23, 2025
May 23, 202525V343000

Electrical system

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V343000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Risk
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Filed under
Corsair
Campaign
NHTSA 25V343000 · May 23, 2025
May 23, 202525V345000

Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V345000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Filed under
Corsair
Campaign
NHTSA 25V345000 · May 23, 2025
May 9, 202525V315000

Back over prevention: software

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V315000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Filed under
Corsair
Campaign
NHTSA 25V315000 · May 9, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Corsair Phev, Corsair. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
23Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1148000
Unknown or other626000
Forward collision avoidance522000
Power train313000
Engine29000
Fuel/propulsion system29000
Vehicle speed control29000
Structure14000
Exterior lighting14000
Lane departure14000
Back over prevention14000
Service brakes14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Corsair, Corsair Phev.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752196
  • Unknown or other

    “On May 10 a lighted wrench appeared on the instrument panel. The car felt as if I was loosing power. May 12 I got in the car, the wrench and check engine lights were both on. Called the dealer service department.”

    Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748517
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 05/28/2026 · ODI 11740657

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2023 Lincoln Corsair recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The most recent, 26V091000 (reported February 17, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Lincoln Corsair recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 4 campaigns. Others: engine (2), seat belts (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (48%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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