Owner report · 2026 model year

2026 Lucid Air

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 5 of 6 complaints (83%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 17 in 2025 to 6 in 2026.

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

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 6
Recall campaigns: 4
EPA fuel cost per year: $500–$700
Combined MPG: 105–146

Complaints by model year

102024
172025
62026
02027

Where owners report problems

Electrical5 (83%)
Body, Seats & Latches3 (50%)
Airbags & Restraints1 (17%)
Brakes1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)
Transmission & Drivetrain1 (17%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2024	2025	2026	2027	vs. 2026 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	550–700	500–700	500–700	500–700
Combined MPGe	105–137	105–146	105–146	105–146
City / Highway MPGe	108–140 / 101–134	108–149 / 101–142	108–149 / 101–142	108–149 / 101–142
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	0	0	0	0	Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed	10	17	6	0	Not compared
Recalls issued	9	7	4	0	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	2	3	1	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	2	1	2	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	9	9	8	8

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Lucid Air have?

4 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 2026 Lucid Air?

Electrical: 5 of 6 NHTSA complaints (83%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Lucid Air get?

EPA rates it 105–146 MPGe combined across 8 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Lucid Air?

EPA estimates $500–$700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

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)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	129 MPGe	126 MPGe	128 MPGe	$600
Configuration 2	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	122 MPGe	117 MPGe	120 MPGe	$650
Configuration 3	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	114 MPGe	109 MPGe	112 MPGe	$700 (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	149 MPGe (high)	142 MPGe (high)	146 MPGe (high)	$500 (low)
Configuration 5	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	132 MPGe	125 MPGe	129 MPGe	$600
Configuration 6	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	108 MPGe (low)	101 MPGe (low)	105 MPGe (low)	$700 (high)
Configuration 7	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	136 MPGe	132 MPGe	134 MPGe	$550
Configuration 8	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Large Cars	126 MPGe	121 MPGe	123 MPGe	$600

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	1	0	0
Fuel System	1	0	0
Electrical	5	1	2
Brakes	1	0	0
Steering	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	1	1	2
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	0	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	3	1	2
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0
Other	0	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 (4)

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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.