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2025 Lucid Air: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lucid Air, most recently filed August 2026. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (7)

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lucid Air. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Recall 26V540000 Filed Aug 20, 2026

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 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V309000 Filed May 13, 2026

Inverter May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · inverter
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-05-0.
Repair progress not yet reported2,039 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 26V309000
Listed for 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V193000 Filed Mar 26, 2026

Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Consequence
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.
27.4% repairedof 3,627 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 26V193000
Listed for 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V017000 Filed Jan 16, 2026

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 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V669000 Filed Oct 7, 2025

Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Consequence
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, 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-25-03-0.
67.9% repairedof 225 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 25V669000
Listed for 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V670000 Filed Oct 7, 2025

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V670000
Listed for 2025 Lucid Air. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V836000 Filed Nov 5, 2024

Short Wiring Harness May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Consequence
A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
87.2% repairedof 1,539 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 24V836000

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Owner complaints (14)

14 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Lucid Air, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 14.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Air years

Best and worst Air years →
24 29 10 14 6
20222023202420252026
This year (2025)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%★★★★★
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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), 2025 Lucid Air 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 146 mpg combined

146
mpg combined
149
city
142
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$500
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$447per year
$37per month
103gallons a year

Miles ÷ 146 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

2025 Lucid Air configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive149 / 142 / 146$500—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive133 / 130 / 132$600—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive132 / 125 / 129$600—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive129 / 126 / 128$600—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive124 / 119 / 121$600—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive122 / 117 / 120$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive119 / 113 / 116$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive114 / 109 / 112$700—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive108 / 101 / 105$700—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2025 Lucid Air FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Lucid Air have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V540000 (electrical), 26V309000 (electrical), 26V193000 (electrical), 26V017000 (rear camera), 25V669000 (electrical), 25V670000 (rear camera), 24V836000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Lucid Air problems?

Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (4), Power train (4), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Lucid Air get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 149 city, 142 highway and 146 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2025 Lucid Air get?

NHTSA rated the 2025 Lucid Air 4 dr awd 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

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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