repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Park outsideNewRisk. An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2024 Lucid AIRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2024 Lucid AIR, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-669 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Lucid AIR has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2024 Lucid AIR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: inverter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: critical fasteners
Risk. A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Adaptive cruise control: software
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lucid.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other AIR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AIR median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Lucid AIR safety ratings
2024 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (5.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What AIR owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, my wife, [XXX], was operating the vehicle on a public roadway at approximately 40 miles per hour with our children as passengers. Without warning, the vehicle began jerking violently and decelerated to a stop in a live traffic lane, displaying a "Drive System Fault" message. Throughout the…
While operating the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of propulsion accompanied by a Drive System Failure warning. An associated fault message was also displayed. The vehicle became immediately undrivable and required towing. This matter is not being raised as a routine service…
Following the OTA software update to V2.6.16, the car will randomly refuse to shift out of Park and into either Drive or Reverse. This occurs after the car has been recently plugged in to charge as well as randomly regardless of charging activity. This is a significant safety issue in that the car…
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