2026 Lucid Air recalls

4 safety recalls, 6 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2026202520242023
4Recalls
6Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Lucid Air recall list

Electrical System recall

Park outside26V-540
August 21, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
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.
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.

Power Train recall

26V-193
March 27, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-017
January 17, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Power Train recall

25V-669
October 8, 2025 · Lucid USA, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

2026 Lucid Air owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System5
Structure2
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Air Bags1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Recent complaints

September 19, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemFuel/Propulsion System

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.

September 6, 2026Electrical SystemService Brakes

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 eng

August 24, 2026Electrical SystemAir BagsStructureCrash2 injuries

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

July 14, 2026Electrical SystemLatches/Locks/Linkages

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.

April 30, 2026Structure

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

2026 Lucid Air crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Lucid Air: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 5.2%.

2026 Lucid Air recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Lucid Air have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Lucid Air. The most recent, filed August 21, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2026 Lucid Air problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (5 reports), followed by structure.

Is the 2026 Lucid Air safe?

The 2026 Lucid Air earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Lucid Air?

Contact any authorized Lucid dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.