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The 2022 Lucid Air is associated with 23 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 14 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 2 reports (9% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 111 to 131 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 451–520 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 23 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 14 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (2 / 9%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 111 MPGe across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Lucid Air?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Air G Touring AWD w/19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 130 MPGe 132 MPGe 131 MPGe 516 mi $600 / yr
Air Dream R AWD w/19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 126 MPGe 125 MPGe 125 MPGe 520 mi $600 / yr
Air G Touring AWD w/21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 122 MPGe 121 MPGe 469 mi $650 / yr
Air Dream P AWD w/19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 114 MPGe 116 MPGe 471 mi $650 / yr
Air Dream R AWD w/21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 115 MPGe 117 MPGe 116 MPGe 481 mi $650 / yr
Air Dream P AWD w/21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 110 MPGe 111 MPGe 111 MPGe 451 mi $700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Lucid Air provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 520 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Lucid Air?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Lucid Air.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lucid Air models.
View complete 2022 Lucid Air crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Lucid Air?

Summary of 23 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
23
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 2 complaints (1 crash)
Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 complaints
Seats & Restraints 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Lucid Air problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Lucid Air?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V017000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V670000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V497000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.
View all 2022 Lucid Air recalls & campaign history (14 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Lucid Air

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Lucid Air

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Lucid Air have?

The 2022 Lucid Air is associated with 14 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 14 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Lucid Air?

NHTSA records list 23 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Lucid Air. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 2 filings (9% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2022 Lucid Air defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 Lucid Air?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 Lucid Air in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2022 Lucid Air?

The all-electric 2022 Lucid Air is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 451 to 520 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 131 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.