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The 2023 Lucid Air is associated with 24 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 4 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 111 to 140 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 384–516 miles across 9 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 24 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 11 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (4 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 6 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 111 MPGe across 9 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 2023 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 Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 141 MPGe 140 MPGe 140 MPGe 410 mi $550 / yr
Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 141 MPGe 140 MPGe 140 MPGe 425 mi $550 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 130 MPGe 132 MPGe 131 MPGe 516 mi $600 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 122 MPGe 121 MPGe 469 mi $650 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 122 MPGe 121 MPGe 469 mi $650 / yr
Air Pure AWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 120 MPGe 121 MPGe 384 mi $650 / yr
Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 120 MPGe 121 MPGe 384 mi $650 / yr
Air Touring AWD with 21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 120 MPGe 121 MPGe 384 mi $650 / yr
Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 110 MPGe 111 MPGe 111 MPGe 446 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 2023 Lucid Air provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 516 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Lucid Air?

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

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR 4WD 5.2%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Lucid Air models.
View complete 2023 Lucid Air crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Lucid Air?

Summary of 24 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
24
Crash Reports
6
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 complaints
Structure & Body 2 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 1 complaint

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 2023 Lucid Air problems & component breakdown (19 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 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 2023 Lucid Air recalls & campaign history (11 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Lucid Air

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Lucid Air

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Lucid Air have?

The 2023 Lucid Air is associated with 11 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 11 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Lucid Air?

NHTSA records list 24 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Lucid Air. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 4 filings (17% 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 2023 Lucid Air defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Lucid Air?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Lucid Air earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2023 Lucid Air?

The all-electric 2023 Lucid Air is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 384 to 516 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 140 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.