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2026 Lucid Air Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Lucid Air has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lucid dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Lucid Air, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2026 Lucid Air owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lucid Air, describing incidents dated January 30, 2026 to September 17, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 5 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11765537 · Filed September 19, 2026
Last spring my car had a drive system fault and the car stopped operating while on the road. Lucid replaced the computer system at my cost because I am a commercial driver. This last Thursday I was driving and my car went into turtle moad for no reason while I was on the freeway when I pulled off…
ODI #11762448 · Filed September 6, 2026
Specifically, I need to highlight the following critical issues: Severe Rear Windshield Condensation & Zero Visibility: Every morning, a thick blanket of condensation forms on the inside of the rear windshield. Their is no wiper and rear windows are heated electronically by pressing a rear defroster…
ODI #11759258 · Filed August 24, 2026
We were driving Lucid Air fully EV Getting ready to park car in garage The car suddenly accelerated fully to extremely high speed It hit a brick column, brick flower pot and finally the exterior structural wall and the interior wall to land in our living room The car was out of control

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Park Outside: Exterior Lighting Circuit May Cause Fire

NHTSA #26V540000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported August 20, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,185 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Lucid campaign SR-26-06-0 · Owners notified September 25, 2026 · Vehicles built through July 27, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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

NHTSA #26V193000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,627 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Lucid campaign SR-26-03-0 · Owners notified May 18, 2026 · Vehicles built through July 25, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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

NHTSA #26V017000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported January 16, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,816 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Lucid campaign SR-26-01-0 · Owners notified March 4, 2026

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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

NHTSA #25V669000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported October 7, 2025 · Lucid USA, Inc.

Potentially affected: 225 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Lucid campaign SR-25-03-0 · Owners notified December 3, 2025

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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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2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

5% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

NHTSA frontal crash test photo for the 2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD rating — Frontal crash test. Photo: NHTSA · NHTSA video (WMV file)

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

5% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

Same NHTSA frontal crash test photo as the 2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD above.

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Lucid Air.

Power Train; Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11765537

Incident: September 17, 2026 · Filed: September 19, 2026

Last spring my car had a drive system fault and the car stopped operating while on the road. Lucid replaced the computer system at my cost because I am a commercial driver. This last Thursday I was driving and my car went into turtle moad for no reason while I was on the freeway when I pulled off the road it ceased operating again. The rear inverter and power unit failed.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11762448

Incident: August 18, 2026 · Filed: September 6, 2026

Specifically, I need to highlight the following critical issues: Severe Rear Windshield Condensation & Zero Visibility: Every morning, a thick blanket of condensation forms on the inside of the rear windshield. Their is no wiper and rear windows are heated electronically by pressing a rear defroster button on infotainment display. Even after running the rear defroster/heating continuously for 15-20 minutes, the condensation fails to clear. My commute requires entering the highway within five minutes of leaving home, making every morning drive hazardous due to zero rearward visibility. Failure of Brake Lights During Regenerative Braking: During highway driving, strong regenerative braking engages automatically to decelerate the car, yet the brake lights do not illuminate. Following drivers have no indication that the vehicle is rapidly slowing down, creating an extreme risk of a rear-end collision. Displays Remain Active When Locked & Charging: Both the primary instrument cluster and secondary infotainment screens stay fully powered on while the car is charging and completely locked, pointing to persistent electrical/software faults. Digital key malfunction: my digital key feature which I have to use since keyfob battery died. The digital key works but very inconsistent sometimes it take 5 minutes to get access to the car even though phone and app are continuously on. The door latches remain lock and sometimes I have to walk back and forth to be able to get noticed with digital key.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Structure

ODI #11759258

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: August 23, 2026 · Filed: August 24, 2026

We were driving Lucid Air fully EV Getting ready to park car in garage The car suddenly accelerated fully to extremely high speed It hit a brick column, brick flower pot and finally the exterior structural wall and the interior wall to land in our living room The car was out of control

Electrical System; Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11750397

Incident: June 11, 2026 · Filed: July 14, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the message “Frunk – Hood Ajar” was erroneously displayed, and the system software turned off the power to the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled off the freeway and parked. The contact repeatedly pressed the frunk button until the system realized that the frunk was closed and power was restored to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

Structure

ODI #11734954

Incident: April 11, 2026 · Filed: April 30, 2026

the glass roof is cracked across from side to side, originating underneath the clasp above the back right door.

Electrical System

ODI #11715052

Incident: January 30, 2026 · Filed: February 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that the heating system failed to blow hot air as intended. The contact stated that upon engaging the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to engage or disengage automatically as needed, which required the contact to continuously press the windshield wiper button. Additionally, while charging the vehicle at a dealer charging station, the message "Unable to Authenticate - Please Take the Plug out and Plug in Again" was displayed. The contact was unable to disconnect the charging cord after several attempts. Technicians at the dealer attempted to disconnect the charging cord, but the attempts were unsuccessful. The manufacturer was contacted and advised to engage the charging cord emergency release and to reboot the computer software. The contact and the technicians followed the instructions; however, the charging cord could not be released. The vehicle remained parked at the dealer's charging station. The contact stated that the failure had occurred in extremely cold weather. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and several complaints were filed; however, no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,062.

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