Used car safety, rank #50 of 188
Lincoln Corsair 2WD Safety Rating (2020-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2020-23 Lincoln Corsair 2WD, a small luxury SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2020-23 Lincoln Corsair 2WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 14 per million registered vehicle years against a small luxury SUVs average of 28, which is 50% below the class average. That places it #50 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 71.6/100.
What the Lincoln Corsair death rate means
At 14 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Lincoln Corsair 2WD beats the small luxury SUVs average of 28 by 50%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 34, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 62 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Lincoln Corsair. Its 95% confidence interval is 10β115. It is higher than the Lincoln Corsair's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used luxury SUVs
The safest small luxury SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Lincoln Corsair 2WD highlighted. It ranks 3 of the 7 shown; the class leader is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 4WD at a death rate of 0.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 4WD | 2020-23 | 0 (0 to 29) | 85.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Volvo XC40 4WD | 2020-23 | 11 (0 to 33) | 75.7 | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln Corsair 2WD (this page) | 2020-23 | 14 (0 to 34) | 71.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln Corsair 4WD | 2020-23 | 23 (0 to 53) | 60.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Audi Q3 4WD | 2021-23 | 24 (0 to 51) | 57.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Buick Encore GX 4WD | 2020-23 | 26 (5 to 48) | 53.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Buick Encore GX 2WD | 2020-23 | 76 (38 to 113) | 23.7 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for small luxury SUVs: 28 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Lincoln Corsair
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Lincoln Corsair we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lincoln Corsair | No award | 52.5 (provisional) |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 71.6 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Lincoln Corsair 2WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
10 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering electrical system, seat belts, engine, back over prevention, equipment, fuel system, gasoline.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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.
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Seat belts: front, warning light/devices
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.
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Electrical system
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.
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Engine
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.
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Back over prevention: software
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.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
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: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.
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Equipment: other, labels
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.
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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge.
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Engine
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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Lincoln Corsair 2WD: Common Questions
Is the Lincoln Corsair 2WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 14 per million registered vehicle years for the 2020-23 Lincoln Corsair 2WD, 50% below the class average (28 for small luxury SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 71.6 out of 100 and rank #50 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the Lincoln Corsair 2WD driver death rate?
14 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 34. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Lincoln Corsair died at a rate of 62 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2020-23 models.
How does the Lincoln Corsair 2WD compare with other small luxury SUVs?
The small luxury SUVs class averages 28 driver deaths per million; the Lincoln Corsair 2WD sits at 14. Among the 7 small luxury SUVs compared above it ranks 3 by safety score; the top of that group is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 4WD with a death rate of 0.