2025 Lucid Air Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2025 Lucid Air carries 7 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering propulsion system and driveshaft. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Lucid publishes a real schedule and it is refreshingly specific: an annual or 12,000-mile multi-point inspection covering brakes, coolant condition, and a road test, with the cabin filter and wipers done at the same visit. Brake fluid goes every 2 years or 24,000 miles. The stand-out line is the 12V system: the Air and Gravity carry two 12V batteries and Lucid schedules their replacement at 4 years or 48,000 miles rather than waiting for failure, a policy we wish every EV maker copied since dead 12V batteries are the leading cause of bricked EVs. High-voltage battery health gets a formal check every 2 years alongside the A/C performance test.

7 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Campaign #24V836000 · May 11, 2024

Issue: 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).

Risk: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Campaign #25V669000 · Jul 10, 2025

Issue: 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.

Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 · Jul 10, 2025

Issue: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign #26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026

Issue: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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

Campaign #26V193000 · Mar 26, 2026

Issue: 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.

Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

Campaign #26V309000 · May 13, 2026

Issue: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2025 Lucid Air.

Reported to NHTSA

NHTSA has 14 complaints on file for the 2025 Lucid Air (2025-01 → 2026-04). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.

Top reported components: POWER TRAIN (4) · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4) · UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3)

Read all complaints on NHTSA →

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Annual Multi-Point Inspection

Every 12,000 mi

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles: brake pads and rotors, brake fluid condition, coolant condition, 12V condition, tire balance, and a road test.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Tire Rotation & Balance

Every 12,000 mi

Annually or 12,000 miles on matched-size Airs; staggered fitments get wear checks instead. Over 1,000 horsepower in the fast versions makes tires the biggest running cost.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Fluid

Every 24,000 mi

Every 2 years or 24,000 miles per the factory schedule.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Brake Inspection

Every 12,000 mi

Within the annual inspection. Regen does most stopping, so the checks target corrosion and caliper movement more than pad wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

12V Batteries (Scheduled Replacement)

Every 48,000 mi

Both 12V batteries replaced every 4 years or 48,000 miles with Lucid-approved parts, a scheduled item rather than a wait-for-failure one. Service-center work; the batteries are not owner-accessible.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 12,000 mi

Annually or 12,000 miles, sooner in dusty conditions, along with wipers and the key-fob battery.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Coolant Check

Every 36,000 mi

Condition checked at 3 years or 36,000 miles and inspected annually; no published replacement mileage. Battery-loop work is service-center territory.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

HV Battery & A/C Health Check

Every 24,000 mi

Formal high-voltage battery health check and A/C performance test every 2 years or 24,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

Shop

DIY

Traction battery service varies dramatically by vehicle ($5k–$20k+). Get a quote — we won't pretend to know.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

No occupant deaths in FARS 2010–2024 crashes are on record for this year and model. That is the census answer for the window, and it says nothing more than that.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2025 Lucid Air reflects Lucid's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.