repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Park outsideNewRisk. An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2025 Lucid AIRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2025 Lucid AIR, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 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 November 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Lucid AIR has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
1Structure
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2025 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.
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
2025 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
2025 Lucid AIR safety ratings
2025 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle accelerated fully by itself, with no acceleration from the driver, and violently collided with the parked vehicle in front of it. The impact was so strong that it pushed the parked vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. Safety was greatly put at risk, had there been people in the impacted…
The Lucid drive assist feature gets confused by lane splitting motorcycles in California. This incident has occurred to me multiple times, including most recently today. I drive in the high occupancy vehicle Lane, and during rush hour in the evening commute the left lane drives at somewhere between…
Driver assist Dream Drive Pro does not work. I have contacted the service center and called a dozen times and I’m told to wait for a software update. But this feature does not work and others have complained on social media. Example driving South bound 101 number one lane, Driver assist mode car…
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