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2025 Lucid Air

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

NHTSA has issued a “park outside” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 26V540000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
17
+2 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 20, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 17 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Lucid Air, most frequently naming the driver assistance, powertrain (other) and airbags categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 24 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance735.0%
  • Powertrain (other)420.0%
  • Airbags210.0%
  • Brakes210.0%
  • Visibility210.0%
  • Exterior lighting15.0%
  • Body & structure15.0%
  • Electrical15.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V540000NHTSA advisory: park outside

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Aug 20, 2026
27,185 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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 number SR-26-06-0View on NHTSA.gov
26V309000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

May 13, 2026
2,039 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Lucid USA, Inc.Manufacturer number SR-26-05-0View on NHTSA.gov
26V193000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Mar 26, 2026
3,627 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 number SR-26-03-0View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 17
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 28, 2026

Since the recent software update, the Lucid does not always give me the back up camera when in reverse. I have not contacted our dealership or tried to delete the update. I do have a video of this happening.

NHTSA ID
11774249
Incident
Oct 22, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 22, 2026
Crash reported

Vehicle accelerated fully by itself, with no acceleration from the driver, and violently collided with the parked vehicle in front of it. The impact was so strong that it pushed the parked vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. Safety was greatly put at risk, had there been people in the impacted vehicles, or a child crossing in front of our vehicle when the acceleration was activated. The vehicle has not been inspected, but a case with the manufacturer has been opened, and the vehicle data has been retrieved. There were no warnings or hints from the vehicle at all, prior to the unintended acceleration.

NHTSA ID
11772966
Incident
Oct 16, 2026
Filed Oct 8, 2026

The cup holders in my 2025 Lucid Air are undersized and do not securely hold standard-size cups or tumblers sold in the U.S. A cup must be pressed firmly into the holder to fit, and even then it sits loosely and is not stable — it can shift or tip during normal driving maneuvers such as turning. A few weeks ago, while turning, hot coffee spilled from a cup seated in the cup holder onto me while driving. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle, but the incident presented a real distraction and burn hazard. This is a widely reported issue among other Lucid Air owners on brand forums, suggesting a common design defect rather than an isolated occurrence. Lucid has publicly acknowledged this cup holder design flaw and stated a revised design, removing the internal baffles causing the tight fit, is planned to roll out in new vehicles in the first half of 2026 — confirming the manufacturer’s own awareness of the defect in current production vehicles.

NHTSA ID
11770011
Incident
Sep 14, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Apr 26, 2026

The car's phone connectivity is always an issue. The car locks when the phone is right next to it, for example, if you put kids or groceries in the back seat then it locks before you get to the front door. This is very annoying, but what makes it a safety issue is that when the door locks, the kids are unable to open it. This has happened multiple times, leaving my kids panicked and trapped. I looked into it online and there are entire reddit threads about it, with the solution being that you just have to push really hard, but this is not possible for kids! It also happened the other day when I let my [XXX] daughter take my phone to get something from the car, and the car forgot the phone connection and locked her inside and again, she was unable to open the door. Thankfully I was just a minute behind her. [XXX] / [XXX] [XXX]INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11733838
Incident
Apr 11, 2026
Driver assistanceElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 20, 2026

Catastrophic power train failure No warning,except immediately before failure Car rolled to stop Extremely busy road,average passing speed of vehicles 40-60 mph Rear wheels locked Dash indicating drive train error, unresponsive vehicle Manufacturer diagnosed rear drive failure, inverter failure and faulty BDU, battery disconnect unit . Totally random, unprovoked, catastrophic shut down of vehicle in extremely busy fast moving traffic

NHTSA ID
11725917
Incident
Feb 25, 2026
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 24, 2026

I recently purchased a car with a salvage title that has been rebuilt and deemed road worthy. I then contacted the manufacturer to enquire about any recall issues and they indicated that there were two recalls to inspect the a part of the drive train and brakes. However, they indicated that they will not inspect the recall until I pay them $15,000 to recertify the car. It is my understanding that warranty issues and recall issues are different.

NHTSA ID
11720144
Incident
Feb 14, 2026
Visibility
Filed Feb 23, 2026

On 6 February 2026 on or about 1410 hours I was traveling west on Ledbetter Blvd., Dallas, TX. Our pool into a restaurant driveway to purchase food in upon parking. I noticed a long line going from north to south on the driver side windshield of my Lucid air 2025. I inspected the windshield and I did not notice any major visible impact to the windshield although there was a very microscopic incision on the outside window surface. I contacted Lucid customer care and Lucid customer care had a technician to come and inspect the windshield. The technician stated he noticed a very very small impact to the windshield that you could not notice with the naked eye I stated to the Lucid technician, I strongly believe that the windshield has a defect because with an impact such as what he described in my opinion should have never caused the damage to the front windshield that it did. I informed the Lucid technician that I will be filing a complaint with the national highway, and transportation administration for pertaining to this windshield incident on my Lucid air..

NHTSA ID
11719803
Incident
Feb 6, 2026
Visibility
Filed Jan 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air conditioner blower failed to operate while the heater was activated during the winter months, and the windshield could not be defrosted. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased with a Salvage Title, and the Lucid Service Center would not service the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that no dealer services would be performed on a vehicle with a Salvage Title. The failure mileage was 18,000.

NHTSA ID
11713831
Incident
Nov 1, 2025
Mileage
18,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2.11.0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

This OTA updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and Easy Entry/Easy Exit seat features.

v2.10.0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; SEAT BELTS; VISIBILITY/WIPER

This OTA refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service notifications.

v2.9.3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.

v2.9.2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.

v2.9.0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient Lighting, and Shock and Tilt.

v2.8.17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lucid Air by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026640—
2025Viewing177061.6
2024109061.1
20233012272.0
20222415263.9

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.