Model year
2023 Lucid Air
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 29 complaints for the 2023 Lucid Air (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), ENGINE (3). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the 4 DR 4WD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 111–140 MPGe combined and 24.1–30.5 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $550–$700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2022 24 complaints
- 2023 29 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
26V017000 · Jan 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…
25V670000 · Oct 7, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
24V497000 · Jul 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
24V495000 · Jun 28, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
24V076000 · Feb 7, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
24V011000 · Jan 10, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
23V708000 · Oct 19, 2023
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
23V523000 · Jul 27, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.
23V521000 · Jul 27, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
29 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24002 | High Voltage Coolant Heater Delamination · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | Feb 8, 2024 | May 11, 2026 |
| AQ24004 | High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | Apr 3, 2024 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.052 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 130 | 132 | 131 | 25.7 | 516 | $600 |
| Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 122 | 121 | 27.8 | 469 | $650 |
| Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 122 | 121 | 27.8 | 469 | $650 |
| Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 110 | 111 | 111 | 30.5 | 446 | $700 |
| Air Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 141 | 140 | 140 | 24.1 | 410 | $550 |
| Air Pure AWD with 20 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 120 | 121 | 27.9 | 384 | $650 |
| Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 141 | 140 | 140 | 24.1 | 425 | $550 |
| Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 120 | 121 | 27.9 | 384 | $650 |
| Air Touring AWD with 21 inch wheels · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 120 | 121 | 27.9 | 384 | $650 |
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