2026 Lucid Air recalls and problems

The 2026 Lucid Air has 4 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 26V540000.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 Air model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

4recalls

6complaints

1crashes

0fires

2injuries

6,062median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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4 recalls

Electrical System

Aug 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles

Park outside

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.

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.

Electrical System

Mar 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles

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.

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

Jan 16, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles

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."

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.

Electrical System

Oct 7, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V669000 · 225 vehicles

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Latches/locks/linkages1

Power Train1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Lucid Air years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Lucid Air have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Lucid Air, the latest from Aug 20, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Lucid Air?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (5), structure (2), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2026 Lucid Air?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.