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2026 Lucid Air recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 4 US recalls for the 2026 Lucid Air, including 1 urgent (do not drive or park outside), and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

4US recalls
1urgent recalls
6owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (4)

Park outsideOver-the-air fix

Electrical system: software

2026-08-20 · campaign 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

2026-03-26 · campaign 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

Over-the-air fix

Back over prevention: software

2026-01-16 · campaign 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles

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."

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

2025-10-07 · campaign 25V669000 · 225 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fix

Lights and instruments

2026-08-20 · campaign 2026-404 · 128 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the circuits for the exterior lighting may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the wiring and components could overheat and melt, and the exterior lights may not work. Safety Risk: Wiring and/or components that overheat and melt can create the risk of a fire. Exterior lights that don't work could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Lucid advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Lucid will notify owners by mail. Lucid has sent a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If you haven't yet accepted the software update, Lucid encourages you to do so. If you need assistance with this update, you should contact Lucid customer care or a Lucid service center. There is no further action needed if your vehicle has software version 2.10.0 or a later release.

Powertrain

2026-03-26 · campaign 2026-143 · 82 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the axle shafts to the drive unit may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could separate from the drive unit and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2025-535. This recall only affects certain Air Pure rear-wheel drive models. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Lucid will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Lucid Service Center or Lucid Customer Care to schedule an appointment to replace the axle shaft bolts.

Over-the-air fix

Visual system

2026-01-16 · campaign 2026-012 · 48 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Note: This problem would cause a "Camera Error. Turn your vehicle off and on again" message to be displayed. This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional DreamDrive Pro package. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Lucid will notify owners by mail. Lucid has sent a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If you haven't yet accepted the software update, Lucid encourages you to do so. If you need assistance with this update, you should contact Lucid customer care or a Lucid service center. There is no further action needed if your vehicle has software version 2.8.17 or a later release.

Owner complaints (6)

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lucid Air (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 16).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Electrical system5
Structure2
Latches/locks/linkages1
Air bags1
Service brakes1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Lucid Air.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD5★5★5★5★
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV AWD5★5★5★5★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2026 Lucid Air version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels Automatic (A1)122117120$650
Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels Automatic (A1)114109112$700
Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels Automatic (A1)129126128$600
Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels Automatic (A1)149142146$500
Air Pure RWD with 20 inch wheels Automatic (A1)132125129$600
Air Sapphire AWD Automatic (A1)108101105$700
Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels Automatic (A1)136132134$550
Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels Automatic (A1)126121123$600
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.