Owner report · 2024 model year

2024 Lucid Air

Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 5 of 10 complaints (50%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 30 in 2023 to 10 in 2024.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 10
Recall campaigns: 9
EPA fuel cost per year: $550–$700
Combined MPG: 105–137

Complaints by model year

242022
302023
102024
172025
62026

Where owners report problems

Transmission & Drivetrain5 (50%)
Brakes3 (30%)
Electrical3 (30%)
Driver Assistance & Speed Control2 (20%)
Body, Seats & Latches1 (10%)
Engine1 (10%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	vs. 2024 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	600–700	550–700	550–700	500–700	500–700
Combined MPGe	111–131	111–140	105–137	105–146	105–146
City / Highway MPGe	110–130 / 111–132	110–141 / 111–140	108–140 / 101–134	108–149 / 101–142	108–149 / 101–142
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	0	0	0	0	0	Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed	24	30	10	17	6	Not compared
Recalls issued	15	12	9	7	4	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	5	8	2	3	1	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	0	4	2	1	2	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	6	9	9	9	8

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Lucid Air have?

9 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Lucid Air?

Transmission & Drivetrain: 5 of 10 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lucid Air get?

EPA rates it 105–137 MPGe combined across 9 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Lucid Air?

EPA estimates $550–$700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (9)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost
Configuration 1	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	140 MPGe (high)	134 MPGe (high)	137 MPGe (high)	$550 (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	134 MPGe	126 MPGe	130 MPGe	$600
Configuration 3	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	108 MPGe (low)	101 MPGe (low)	105 MPGe (low)	$700 (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	130 MPGe	128 MPGe	129 MPGe	$600
Configuration 5	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	123 MPGe	119 MPGe	121 MPGe	$650
Configuration 6	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	115 MPGe	111 MPGe	113 MPGe	$650
Configuration 7	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	135 MPGe	131 MPGe	133 MPGe	$550 (low)
Configuration 8	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	125 MPGe	120 MPGe	123 MPGe	$600
Configuration 9	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	121 MPGe	114 MPGe	118 MPGe	$650

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	1	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	5	0	0
Fuel System	1	0	0
Electrical	3	0	0
Brakes	3	1	1
Steering	1	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	2	2	2
Body, Seats & Latches	1	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	1	0	0
Other	1	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (9)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Campaign 26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026
Defect
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.
Consequence
An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Campaign 26V309000 · May 13, 2026
Defect
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-05-0.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Campaign 26V193000 · Mar 26, 2026
Defect
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.
Consequence
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign 26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026
Defect
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."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Campaign 25V669000 · Oct 7, 2025
Defect
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.
Consequence
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, 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-25-03-0.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign 25V670000 · Oct 7, 2025
Defect
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."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Campaign 24V836000 · Nov 5, 2024
Defect
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Consequence
A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Campaign 24V495000 · Jun 28, 2024
Defect
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Consequence
A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed 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-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
Campaign 24V076000 · Feb 7, 2024
Defect
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.