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2025 Lucid Air problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 2025 Lucid Air — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

23

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Air years?

Air NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted40 complaints2022: 37 complaints2023: 40 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 23 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Air NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Lucid Air problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance626%
Transmission417%
Other313%
Visibility & Wipers29%
Brakes29%
Airbags29%
Speed Control14%
Body & Structure14%
Electrical System14%
Lighting14%

Does the 2025 Lucid Air have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V309000Electrical SystemMay 13, 2026 · 2,039 units

Defect

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-05-0.

26V193000Electrical SystemMarch 26, 2026 · 3,627 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

26V017000Driver AssistanceJanuary 16, 2026 · 10,816 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

25V669000Electrical SystemOctober 7, 2025 · 225 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

25V670000Driver AssistanceOctober 7, 2025 · 22,319 units

Defect

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, 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-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

24V836000Electrical SystemNovember 5, 2024 · 1,539 units

Defect

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).

Consequence

A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The vehicles turn signal inductors did not work. After I left my home and began to signal a lane change, I discovered that moving the turn signal stalk did not activate the signal indicator. Additionally, the instrument cluster shows 0 mph even while the vehicle was moving. Video: [XXX] Later while…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 8, 2025

“Catastrophic power train failure No warning,except immediately before failure Car rolled to stop Extremely busy road,average passing speed of vehicles 40-60 mph Rear wheels locked Dash indicating drive train error, unresponsive vehicle Manufacturer diagnosed rear drive failure, inverter failure and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 25, 2026

“UNKNOWN. I leased a 2025 Lucid Air on June 19, 2025, and quickly began to experience a sense of inner ear fullness and dizziness from driving the vehicle that often lasts for days. I immediately notified Lucid, but the company did not attempt a repair or suggest measures to address the issue.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 20, 2025

“The contact owns a 2025 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 - 5 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) suddenly activated and immediately caused the vehicle to stop. The contact released the accelerator and brake pedals, and when doing so, the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 4, 2025 · crash

“The contact owns a 2025 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 - 5 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) suddenly activated and immediately caused the vehicle to stop. The contact released the accelerator and brake pedals, and when doing so, the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 4, 2025 · crash

2025 Lucid Air — common questions

Is the 2025 Lucid Air reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Air problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (6 complaints), transmission (4 complaints), other (3 complaints).

Does the 2025 Lucid Air have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Lucid Air. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lucid Air years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Air years to avoid are 2023, 2022. The cleanest record among Air years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Lucid Air?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Lucid Air earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.