2026 Lucid AIR recalls and problems

The 2026 Lucid AIR has 4 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lucid dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-540 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
4
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2026 Lucid AIR vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2026 Lucid AIR recalls

Recall 26V-540: Electrical System

Park outsideReported Aug 20, 2026 · 27,185 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

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.

Recall 26V-193: Power Train, Electrical System

Reported Mar 26, 2026 · 3,627 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

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.

Recall 26V-017: Back Over Prevention

Reported Jan 16, 2026 · 10,816 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

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.

Recall 25V-669: Power Train, Electrical System

Reported Oct 7, 2025 · 225 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

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.

2026 Lucid AIR problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Structure2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,062 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2026 Lucid AIR complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 19, 2026
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 inverter and power unit failed.
Air Bags · reported Aug 24, 2026
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
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2026
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 closed and power was restored to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Electrical System · at 6,062 miles · reported Feb 2, 2026
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 charging the vehicle at a dealer charging station, the message "Unable to Authenticate - Please Take the Plug out and Plug in Again" was displayed. The contact was unable to disconnect the charging cord after several attempts. Technicians at the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Lucid AIR have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Lucid AIR: 26V-540 (electrical system), 26V-193 (power train, electrical system), 26V-017 (back over prevention), 25V-669 (power train, electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Lucid AIR?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,062 miles.

Are Lucid recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lucid dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.