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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 105–146 MPGe (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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.
| 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.
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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) →
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.
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.
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) →