2025 Lucid AIR recalls and problems

The 2025 Lucid AIR has 7 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lucid dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-540 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
7
Complaints
18
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Lucid AIR vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Lucid AIR recalls

Recall 26V-540: Electrical System

Park outsideReported Aug 20, 2026 · 27,185 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-309: Electrical System

Reported May 13, 2026 · 2,039 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-193: Power Train, Electrical System

Reported Mar 26, 2026 · 3,627 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-017: Back Over Prevention

Reported Jan 16, 2026 · 10,816 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-669: Power Train, Electrical System

Reported Oct 7, 2025 · 225 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-670: Back Over Prevention

Reported Oct 7, 2025 · 22,319 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-836: Electrical System

Reported Nov 5, 2024 · 1,539 vehicles affected · Lucid USA, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2025 Lucid AIR problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Unknown or Other5
Power Train4
Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Air Bags2
Back Over Prevention2
Exterior Lighting1
Lane Departure1
Visibility1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Lucid AIR complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Nov 11, 2026
As I finished parking my car (facing uphill), it suddenly started moving backwards (the speed felt like in between a roll and a mild acceleration). I firmly pressed the brakes and nothing happened. My car first hit a parked car, then backed into a construction area and stopped once it hit a small construction vehicle. I feel this had to have been a malfunction because if: 1) I had pressed the brake pedal the car should have stopped, or 2) if I had instead inadvertently pressed the gas pedal with the same strength that I was pressing the brake, the car would have gone significantly faster than…
Back Over Prevention · reported 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.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Oct 22, 2026
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…
Unknown or Other · reported 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…
Power Train · reported 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Lucid AIR have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2025 Lucid AIR: 26V-540 (electrical system), 26V-309 (electrical system), 26V-193 (power train, electrical system), 26V-017 (back over prevention), 25V-669 (power train, electrical system) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Lucid AIR?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (6 reports), followed by unknown or other (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.

Are Lucid recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lucid dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.