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.
Research Another Vehicle
Executive Vehicle Verdict
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.
- • 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
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 |
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% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Lucid Air models.
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)
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
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.