Every 2026 Lucid Air recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V540000
Aug 20, 2026Electrical System:SoftwarePark outside
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V540000 →Power Train · NHTSA 26V193000
Mar 26, 2026Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V193000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V017000
Jan 16, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V017000 →Power Train · NHTSA 25V669000
Oct 7, 2025Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V669000 →
2026 Lucid Air complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lucid Air, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Lucid has issued at least 10 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System5
- Structure2
- Air Bags1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (10)
- Lane Departure (3)
- Vehicle Speed Control (3)
- Exterior Lighting (2)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
- Power Train (1)
Read Lucid Air owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lucid Air. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“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 LUCID AIRAug 24, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759258
“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.”
2026 LUCID AIRSep 19, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765537
“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.”
2026 LUCID AIRSep 6, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762448
“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.”
2026 LUCID AIRJul 14, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750397
“the glass roof is cracked across from side to side, originating underneath the clasp above the back right door.”
2026 LUCID AIRApr 30, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734954
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