2026 Lucid Air problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2026-08-20 · campaign 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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:driveline:driveshaft 2026-03-26 · campaign 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
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.
Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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:software 2026-01-16 · campaign 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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:propulsion System:critical Fasteners 2025-10-07 · campaign 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
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.
Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats 2026-09-22 · 2.11.0 · Over The Air
this ota updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and easy entry/easy exit seat features.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-02 · v2.10.0 · Over The Air
this ota refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service notifications.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-05-21 · v2.9.3 · Over The Air
this ota update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-05-11 · v2.9.2 · Over The Air
this ota update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-26 · v2.9.0 · Over The Air
this software update brings improvements to navigation, charging, dreamdrive, audio and media, ambient lighting, and shock and tilt.
Electrical System 2025-12-06 · v2.8.17 · Over The Air
this software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle.
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-19 · 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. 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 inverte…”
2026-09-06 · Service 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 runni…”
2026-08-24 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“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 …”
2026-07-14 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch · 3,000 mi“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 close…”
2026-04-30 · Structure:body“the glass roof is cracked across from side to side, originating underneath the clasp above the back right door.…”
2026-02-02 · Electrical System · 6,062 mi“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 press the windshield wiper button. additionally, while …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.