2001 Lincoln LS Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

22Air Bags complaints

9.2%Of all 240 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT67 · 27.9%

SUSPENSION23 · 9.6%

AIR BAGS22 · 9.2%

SUSPENSION:FRONT21 · 8.8%

STEERING10 · 4.2%

Share of the 240 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Lincoln LS overview page.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. ALSO, THE SEAT MEMORY LOCK THAT SETS THE PREFERRED SEATING POSITION OF…”NHTSA complaint 10166294 — filed 08/23/2006

“PURCHASED CAR USED BUT STILL UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED…”NHTSA complaint 766828 — filed 09/07/2002

“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED ACROSS CENTER LANE, AND SIDE SWIPED ONCOMING TRUCK. DAMAGE WAS $ 7200. AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 885877 — filed 04/13/2001

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Lincoln LS have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Lincoln LS: 22 of 240 complaints on file (9.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Lincoln LS have in total?

240 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.