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The 2026 Lucid Air has zero owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA.

EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 105 to 146 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 372–512 miles across 8 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 105 MPGe across 8 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 2026 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 RWD with 19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 149 MPGe 142 MPGe 146 MPGe 420 mi $500 / yr
Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 136 MPGe 132 MPGe 134 MPGe 431 mi $550 / yr
Air Pure RWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 132 MPGe 125 MPGe 129 MPGe 372 mi $600 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 129 MPGe 126 MPGe 128 MPGe 512 mi $600 / yr
Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 126 MPGe 121 MPGe 123 MPGe 396 mi $600 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 122 MPGe 117 MPGe 120 MPGe 480 mi $650 / yr
Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 114 MPGe 109 MPGe 112 MPGe 446 mi $700 / yr
Air Sapphire AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 108 MPGe 101 MPGe 105 MPGe 427 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 2026 Lucid Air provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 512 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 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 BEV AWD 5.2%
4 DR BEV RWD 5.2%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Lucid Air models.
View complete 2026 Lucid Air crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Lucid Air?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

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

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 2026 Lucid Air problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Lucid Air?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V540000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
NHTSA Campaign #26V193000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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.
View all 2026 Lucid Air recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2026 Lucid Air

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Lucid Air

How many safety recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?

The 2026 Lucid Air is associated with 4 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.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2026 Lucid Air?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Lucid Air.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Lucid Air?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2026 Lucid Air earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

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

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2026 Lucid Air?

The all-electric 2026 Lucid Air is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 372 to 512 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 146 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

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.