Lucid · Air · 2026
2026 Lucid Air
3
Recalls
1
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Lucid Air has 3 recalls and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2026 Lucid Air page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Lucid Air currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 1 owner-reported complaint.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (1).
- Vehicle
- 2026 Lucid Air
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 1
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
5.2% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 26V193000March 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Remedy Status
Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 22, 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.
NHTSA ID: 26V017000January 16, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V669000October 07, 2025
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
1 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 30, 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 t...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2026 Lucid models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?
The 2026 Lucid Air has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Lucid Air?
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Lucid Air.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Lucid Air?
The 2026 Lucid Air received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Lucid Air?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Lucid Air are electrical system (1 reports).
Does the 2026 Lucid Air have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2026 Lucid Air. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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