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2026 Lucid Air problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2026 Lucid Air — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Air years?

Air NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted40 complaints2022: 37 complaints2023: 40 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 23 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Air NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Lucid Air problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Body & Structure150%

Does the 2026 Lucid Air have recalls?

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that the heating system failed to blow hot air as intended. The contact stated that upon engaging the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to engage or disengage automatically as needed, which required the contact to continuously…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 30, 2026

2026 Lucid Air — common questions

Is the 2026 Lucid Air reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Lucid Air have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2026 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.

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.