2025 Lucid Air: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Lucid Air at 105–146 MPGe combined with 361–512 miles of EPA-rated range across 9 versions. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
7
EPA combined MPGe
105–146
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lucid dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2025 Lucid Air recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recalls for the 2025 Lucid Air, newest first.
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V540000Reported Aug 20, 2026Park outside
Filed by
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-26-06-0)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers
Units affected
27,185 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-26-05-0)
Units affected
2,039 (estimate)
Problem
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-05-0.
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V193000Reported Mar 26, 2026
Filed by
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-26-03-0)
Components
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft; Electrical system: Propulsion system: Critical fasteners
Units affected
3,627 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-26-01-0)
Units affected
10,816 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V669000Reported Oct 7, 2025
Filed by
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-25-03-0)
Components
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft; Electrical system: Propulsion system: Critical fasteners
Units affected
225 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.
Lucid USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-25-04-0)
Units affected
22,319 (estimate)
Problem
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. 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 appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, 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-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Risk
A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 Lucid Air fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2025 Lucid Air crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2025 Lucid Air NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2025 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5.2%
Standard
2025 Lucid Air 4 DR RWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5.2%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2025 Lucid Air owner complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lucid Air, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2025 Lucid Air complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
4
Unknown or other
4
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
3
Air bags
2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
2
Service brakes
2
Vehicle speed control
2
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Electrical system
1
Exterior lighting
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
