Model year 2026 · Large Cars

2026 Lucid Air: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Lucid Air at 105–146 MPGe combined with 372–512 miles of EPA-rated range across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

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.

2026 Lucid Air recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Lucid Air, newest first.

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V540000 Reported Aug 20, 2026 Park 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V193000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 26V017000 Reported Jan 16, 2026

Filed by: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V669000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 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.

2026 Lucid Air EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels	Electric (178 and 433 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	122/117/120 MPGe	480 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi	$650
Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels	Electric (178 and 433 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	114/109/112 MPGe	446 mi 30.1 kWh/100 mi	$700
Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels	Electric (178 and 433 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	129/126/128 MPGe	512 mi 26.4 kWh/100 mi	$600
Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels	Electric (330 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	149/142/146 MPGe	420 mi 23.1 kWh/100 mi	$500
Air Pure RWD with 20 inch wheels	Electric (330 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	132/125/129 MPGe	372 mi 26.1 kWh/100 mi	$600
Air Sapphire AWD	Electric (310 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	108/101/105 MPGe	427 mi 32.1 kWh/100 mi	$700
Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels	Electric (178 and 433 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	136/132/134 MPGe	431 mi 25.2 kWh/100 mi	$550
Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels	Electric (178 and 433 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	126/121/123 MPGe	396 mi 27.3 kWh/100 mi	$600

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.

2026 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.

2026 Lucid Air NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5.2%	No
2026 LUCID AIR 4 DR BEV RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5.2%	No

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.

2026 Lucid Air owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lucid Air, most recently on Sep 19, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Lucid Air complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	5
Structure: Body	2
Air bags	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1
Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch	1
Power train	1
Service brakes	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lucid Air model years

Lucid Air by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Air	105–146 MPGe	—	—	—
2025 Air	105–146 MPGe	7	16	5/5
2024 Air	105–137 MPGe	9	10	5/5
2023 Air	111–140 MPGe	12	30	5/5
2022 Air	111–131 MPGe	15	24	—

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Other 2026 Lucid models

2026 Lucid Gravity

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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