Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2025 Lucid Air
The 2025 Lucid Air has several recalls mainly related to electrical system and power train issues, indicating potential reliability concerns. With a moderate number of owner complaints, issues like forward collision avoidance and power train should be carefully assessed. However, evidence is limited and should be evaluated during inspection and test drive.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Lucid Air has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V540000 Park Outside: Exterior Lighting Circuit May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V309000 Inverter May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V193000 Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V017000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V669000 Disconnected Half-Shaft May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V670000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V836000 Short Wiring Harness May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 17 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Inverter damage risk
How to check: Inspect for any warning lights or messages regarding power loss.
Overheating lighting circuit
How to check: Test all exterior lights for functionality and overheating signs.
Driveshaft bolt disconnection
How to check: Listen for unusual noises during acceleration and deceleration.
Delayed rearview camera display
How to check: Check rearview camera operation when reversing.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for warning lights on the dashboard.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe if any electrical accessories fail.
Red flag: Non-functional electrical systems
- 03
Acceleration
What to check: Listen for noises or vibration in driveline.
Red flag: Clunking or excessive vibration
- 04
Braking check
What to check: Test the responsiveness and noise of brakes.
Red flag: Squealing or delayed braking
- 05
Reversing
What to check: Operate rearview camera for clarity and delay.
Red flag: No or delayed camera display
- 06
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for any loss of power or misfires.
Red flag: Power loss or erratic acceleration
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- How frequently is the vehicle serviced?
- Are there any outstanding recalls?
- Has the inverter been inspected?
- Have drive unit bolts been secured?
- Are all software updates current?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Full service history
- Recall clearance letter
- Software update records
- Title and registration
- Warranty details
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Lucid Air at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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