2026 Lucid Air Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2026 Lucid Air has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).

4Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2026 Lucid Air recalls

Lucid Air Exterior Lights May Overheat, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 26V540Aug 20, 202627,185 vehicles affected

Certain 2022 through 2026 Lucid Air vehicles may have an exterior lighting circuit with insufficient overcurrent protection.

Loose Bolts Can Let Rear Half-Shaft Disconnect, Causing Power Loss

Recall 26V193Mar 26, 20263,627 vehicles affected

Certain 2024 through 2026 Lucid Air vehicles with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive may have improperly secured bolts.

Rearview camera may not display in reverse, raising crash risk

Recall 26V017Jan 16, 202610,816 vehicles affected

Certain 2022 to 2026 Lucid Air vehicles equipped with the AD02 package and running software versions 2.8.0 through 2.8.16 may not show the rearview camera image when the vehicle is put in reverse.

Loose Bolts May Let Rear Axle Shaft Disconnect, Causing Power Loss

Recall 25V669Oct 7, 2025225 vehicles affected

Certain 2024-2026 Lucid Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive may have improperly secured bolts.

Most common 2026 Lucid Air problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2026-09-19, Electrical System
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.
2026-09-06, 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. Their is no wiper and rear windows are heated electronically by pressing a rear defroster button on infotainment display. Even after running the rear defroster/heating continuously for 15-20 minutes, the condensation fails to clear. My commute requires entering the highway within five minutes of leaving home, making every morning drive hazardous due to zero rearward visibility. Failure of Brake Lights During Regenerative Braking: During highway driving, strong regenerative braking e
2026-08-24, Air Bags
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, Electrical System
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.
2026-04-30, Structure
the glass roof is cracked across from side to side, originating underneath the clasp above the back right door.

2026 Lucid Air questions

Does the 2026 Lucid Air have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Lucid Air: Lucid Air Exterior Lights May Overheat, Raising Fire Risk; Loose Bolts Can Let Rear Half-Shaft Disconnect, Causing Power Loss; Rearview camera may not display in reverse, raising crash risk; Loose Bolts May Let Rear Axle Shaft Disconnect, Causing Power Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Lucid Air?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Lucid Air has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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