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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2026 Lucid Air recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Aug 20, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2–Mar 26, 2026
Electrical system11Aug 20, 2026
Back over prevention1–Jan 16, 2026

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 20, 2026Latest campaign
Aug 20, 202626V540000

Electrical system: software

An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V540000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026
Mar 26, 202626V193000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V193000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V193000 · Mar 26, 2026
Jan 16, 202626V017000

Back over prevention: software

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V017000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026
Oct 7, 202525V669000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V669000
What's wrong
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, 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V669000 · Oct 7, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system583102
Structure233102
Power train117000
Fuel/propulsion system117000
Service brakes117000
Air bags117102
Latches/locks/linkages117000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765537
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 09/06/2026 · ODI 11762448
  • Electrical system

    “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…”

    Filed 08/24/2026 · ODI 11759258

Other Lucid Air model years

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2026 Lucid Air recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Lucid Air. The most recent, 26V540000 (reported August 20, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Lucid Air recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Lucid Air?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (83%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Lucid Air?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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