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2026 Lucid Air: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2026 Lucid Air with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
12
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
146 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 420 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 146 MPGe |
| Electric, 431 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 134 MPGe |
| Electric, 372 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 129 MPGe |
| Electric, 512 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 128 MPGe |
| Electric, 396 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 123 MPGe |
| Electric, 480 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 120 MPGe |
| Electric, 446 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 112 MPGe |
| Electric, 427 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 105 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical System › SoftwareAug 20, 2026 · campaign 26V540000
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.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftMar 26, 2026 · campaign 26V193000
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.
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareJan 16, 2026 · campaign 26V017000
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."
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftOct 7, 2025 · campaign 25V669000
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.
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Other years of the Lucid Air
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Lucid Air have?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (5), body, glass & interior (3), airbags & seat belts (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Lucid Air get?
Up to 146 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.