Lucid AIR problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 84 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Lucid AIR (2022–2026). The 2023 AIR has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
84
Recalls
19
Model years
5
Worst year
2023

Complaints by model year

24202229202310202415202562026
NHTSA complaints per Lucid AIR model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Lucid AIR years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2023 Lucid AIR — 29 complaints, 8 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2022 Lucid AIR — 24 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2024 Lucid AIR — 10 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  4. 2025 Lucid AIR — 15 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (24 complaints).

Every Lucid AIR model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 AIR61024Electrical System
2025 AIR152017Transmission & Drivetrain
2024 AIR102029Transmission & Drivetrain
2023 AIR2980412Electrical System
2022 AIR2450015Electrical System

Most common Lucid AIR problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    26 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    19 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    17 complaints
  • Brakes
    10 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

2023202420252026
Complaints about the Lucid AIR received by NHTSA each month.

Lucid AIR recalls

  • Recall 26V540000Aug 20, 202627,185 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    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.

  • Recall 26V309000May 13, 20262,039 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V193000Mar 26, 20263,627 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V017000Jan 16, 202610,816 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V670000Oct 7, 202522,319 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V669000Oct 7, 2025225 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V836000Nov 5, 20241,539 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    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.

  • Recall 24V497000Jul 1, 20245,251 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V495000Jun 28, 20247,506 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V076000Feb 7, 2024189 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V011000Jan 10, 20242,042 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V708000Oct 19, 20231,267 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.

  • Recall 23V523000Jul 27, 2023778 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V521000Jul 27, 20235,523 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V520000Jul 27, 202391 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 23V110000Feb 22, 2023886 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V727000Sep 29, 2022571 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A detached tow eye bracket can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V351000May 18, 20221,117 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Disabled display screens will not show critical information, such as the speedometer, gear selection indicators, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V090000Feb 16, 2022203 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A sudden drop in ride height while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. In addition, brake line damage can result in a loss of brake function. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology