2002 Lincoln LS Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (13.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Air Bags complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 14 · 11.6% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 12 · 9.9% | No official action | — |
| Suspension:front | 9 · 7.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 8 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 121 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN PRESTON HWY I REAR ENDED A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AS I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME. POTENTIAL TOTALED CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10903054 — filed 09/01/2016 · AIR BAGS
“2002 LINCOLN LS , AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR FOR FEAR OF AIR BAG NOT WORKING IN CASE…”NHTSA complaint 10874276 — filed 06/14/2016 · AIR BAGS
“I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2004. NO ONE DRIVES IT BUT ME. THIS AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 2 YRS. OR…”NHTSA complaint 10650816 — filed 10/28/2014 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln LS?
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 16 of 121 NHTSA complaints (13.2%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (14), suspension (12), suspension:front (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2002 Lincoln LS have?
121 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2002 Lincoln LS have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2002 Lincoln LS's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
