Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 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.
Check on NHTSA ↗Park Outside: Exterior Lighting Circuit May Cause Fire
- 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.
Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power
- 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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- 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.
Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power
- 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.
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Owner complaints (6)
6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 83.3% |
| Structure | 2 | 33.3% |
| Air bags | 1 | 16.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 16.7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 16.7% |
| Power train | 1 | 16.7% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 16.7% |
How 2026 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 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Lucid Air 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 146 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $500
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 149 / 142 / 146 | $500 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 136 / 132 / 134 | $550 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 132 / 125 / 129 | $600 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 129 / 126 / 128 | $600 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 126 / 121 / 123 | $600 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 122 / 117 / 120 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 114 / 109 / 112 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 108 / 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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2026 Lucid Air FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V540000 (electrical), 26V193000 (electrical), 26V017000 (rear camera), 25V669000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Lucid Air problems?
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (5), Structure (2), Air bags (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 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 2026 Lucid Air get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 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
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.