2026 Lucid AIRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Lucid AIR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 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 September 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Lucid AIR has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system51
Structure21
Air bags11
Power train10
Service brakes10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2026 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.

88%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Park outsideNew

Recall 26V-540 · Aug 20, 2026 · 27,185 vehicles · 23,799 repaired

Risk. An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: critical fasteners

New

Recall 26V-193 · Mar 26, 2026 · 3,627 vehicles · 2,125 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-017 · Jan 16, 2026 · 10,816 vehicles · 10,318 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-669 · Oct 7, 2025 · 225 vehicles · 157 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

2026 Lucid AIR safety ratings

2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Lucid AIR frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Lucid AIR side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Lucid AIR side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (5.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What AIR owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11765537 · Sep 19, 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…
Complaint 11762448 · Sep 6, 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
Complaint 11759258 · Aug 24, 2026

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