Recalls
12campaigns
4 electrical · 3 rear camera · 3 visibility
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
29filed
Owner reports, 2022–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
140mpg combined
$467/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
9 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (12)
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2023 Lucid Air. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Park Outside: Exterior Lighting Circuit May Cause Fire
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
Repair progress not yet reported27,185 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V540000
Listed for 2023 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.
90.1% repairedof 10,816 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V017000
Listed for 2023 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
96.5% repairedof 22,319 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V670000
Listed for 2023 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery thermal · management · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.
98.6% repairedof 5,251 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V497000
Listed for 2023 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Coolant Heater May Fail to Defrost Windshield
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
- Consequence
- A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.
99.1% repairedof 7,506 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V495000
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Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.
100% repairedof 189 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V076000
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Coolant Heater May Fail to Defrost Windshield
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
- Consequence
- A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.
98.8% repairedof 2,042 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V011000
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Rear Seat Heater May Overheat Rear Seats
Seats · mid/rear assembly · seat heater/cooler
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
- Consequence
- Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-05-0.
98.5% repairedof 1,267 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V708000
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
94.1% repairedof 91 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V520000
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Windshield Wipers May Fail/FMVSS 104
Visibility/wiper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
94.4% repairedof 5,523 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V521000
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Software May Not Display Warning for Loss of Power
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-04-0.
95.5% repairedof 778 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V523000
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Electric Motors May Shut Down
Electrical system · propulsion system · fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.
- Consequence
- Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lucid Service Centers will update the vehicle software and replace the contactor switches, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-01-0.
99.1% repairedof 886 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V110000
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Owner complaints (29)
29 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
0involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 | 37.9% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 34.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 13.8% |
| Engine | 3 | 10.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 10.3% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 10.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 10.3% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 6.9% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 6.9% |
| Structure | 2 | 6.9% |
How 2023 compares with other Air years
Best and worst Air years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 15 |
| 2023 | 29 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 |
| 2025 | 14 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 | 4 |
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 5.2%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Lucid Air 4 dr 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 140 mpg combined
140
mpg combined
141
city
140
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
$467per year
$39per month
107gallons a year
Miles ÷ 140 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 141 / 140 / 140 | $550 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 141 / 140 / 140 | $550 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 130 / 132 / 131 | $600 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 121 / 122 / 121 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 121 / 122 / 121 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 121 / 120 / 121 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 121 / 120 / 121 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 121 / 120 / 121 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 110 / 111 / 111 | $700 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Lucid Air FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Lucid Air have?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns: 26V540000 (electrical), 26V017000 (rear camera), 25V670000 (rear camera), 24V497000 (electrical), 24V495000 (visibility), 24V076000 (forward collision avoidance), 24V011000 (visibility), 23V708000 (seat), 23V520000 (rear camera), 23V521000 (visibility), 23V523000 (electrical), 23V110000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Lucid Air problems?
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (11), Electrical system (10), Forward collision avoidance (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Lucid Air get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 141 city, 140 highway and 140 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Lucid Air get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Lucid Air 4 dr 4wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (5.2% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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