How many recalls does the 2023 Lucid Air have?

NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2023 Lucid Air model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

2023 Lucid Air: problems, recalls, verdict

Our take: Not judged yet. One recall says park it outside until it is fixed.

Odometer check

No one part has enough complaints that give a mileage to show where it usually fails, so there is nothing yet to hold a car's miles against.

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2023 Lucid Air

Complaints30Filed in all
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Recalls121 park outside
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Crash5 out of 5 starsBest of 1 version
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MPGe111 to 140Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA, the federal car safety agency, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Is it worth the price?

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These help you judge whether this one is worth its price.

No costly part has enough owner reported mileages to show where it most often fails on this year.
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Fuel or charging: $550 to $700 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. See each version’s mpg
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VIN
On the dash at the base of the windshield, or on the driver’s door sticker.

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The full record

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What owners complain about

30 complaints; the part named most is the electrical

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Feb 12, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026. 27% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 8 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.

Electrical11 · 37%
Other or unknown11 · 37%

When problems show up

Too few owners said their miles

Too few complaints mention a mileage to show a pattern. 4 complaints of 30 gave one, and a part needs at least 15.

SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Lucid Air. NHTSA, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Recalls

12 recalls on file, 1 saying do not drive or park outside

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Electrical
Aug 21, 2026 · Recall 26V540000Park outside.NHTSA says: Away from buildings until it is fixed: a fire risk.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
What can happen
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.
The 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 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.
Driver assist and cameras
Jan 17, 2026 · Recall 26V017000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 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."
What can happen
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Driver assist and cameras
Oct 8, 2025 · Recall 25V670000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 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."
What can happen
A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Hybrid and EV system
Jul 1, 2024 · Recall 24V497000 · Fixable over the air
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, 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-24-03-0.
Windows, wipers and visibility
Jun 29, 2024 · Recall 24V495000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
What can happen
A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Driver assist and cameras
Feb 7, 2024 · Recall 24V076000 · Fixable over the air
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 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.
What can happen
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

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Windows, wipers and visibility
Jan 10, 2024 · Recall 24V011000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
What can happen
A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.
Seats
Oct 19, 2023 · Recall 23V708000 · Fixable over the air

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2023 Lucid Air. NHTSA, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Crash ratings

5 of 5 stars overall, the best of 1 version tested

NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight.

2023 Lucid Air 4 DR 4WD
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
5.2% chance of a rollover in a one car crash, by NHTSA's estimate.
Stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard

NHTSA safety investigations: 2Federal probes into a possible defect

SourceNHTSA crash ratings for the 2023 Lucid Air. NHTSA, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Fuel economy

111 to 140 MPGe combined, across 9 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Automatic (single speed)
Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City
130 MPGe
Highway
132 MPGe
Combined
131 MPGe
Miles per gallon equivalent. Yearly fuel, EPA$600
Range on a full charge516 miles
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Automatic (single speed)
Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City
121 MPGe
Highway
122 MPGe
Combined
121 MPGe
Miles per gallon equivalent. Yearly fuel, EPA$650
Range on a full charge469 miles
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Automatic (single speed)
Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City
121 MPGe
Highway
122 MPGe
Combined
121 MPGe
Miles per gallon equivalent. Yearly fuel, EPA$650
Range on a full charge469 miles
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Automatic (single speed)
Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City
110 MPGe
Highway
111 MPGe
Combined
111 MPGe
Miles per gallon equivalent. Yearly fuel, EPA$700
Range on a full charge446 miles
This one on fueleconomy.gov

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Automatic (single speed)
Air Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City
141 MPGe
Highway
140 MPGe
Combined
140 MPGe
Miles per gallon equivalent. Yearly fuel, EPA$550
Range on a full charge410 miles
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Automatic (single speed)
Air Pure AWD with 20 inch wheels · EV · All wheel drive · Electricity
City

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Every year of the Air

2 Worthy, 0 Maybe, 0 Skip, 1 too new, 2 not judged, of 5 years on file

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Pick a year to open it. The newest model years are not judged yet. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so we compare every year at the same age, not by these totals.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the electrical

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 12 recalls on file. One of them says not to drive the car, or to park it outside, until it is fixed. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the electrical. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look at the electrical first.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.

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Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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Questions to ask the seller of a 2023 Lucid Air, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.

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Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2023 Lucid Air, tick what you found, and get a polite message ready to text or email. Its reasons come from this year's owner complaints, recalls and crash ratings, and never from made up repair prices.

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Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan when each part reaches its usual failure miles

Not enough owner complaints for the 2023 Lucid Air mention a mileage to lay against a loan. Have a mechanic look it over all the same.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2023 Lucid Air costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Check this exact car

The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
Check recalls at NHTSAnhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)
Theft and total lossFree
NICB, the insurance crime bureau
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
Open VINCheck at NICBnicb.org (opens in a new tab)
Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
See the approved sellersvehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov (opens in a new tab)
Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a claim on the car (a lien), so it cannot be sold free and clear.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
Find your state’s officeusa.gov (opens in a new tab)

What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
Have a mechanic you choose, not the seller, put it on a lift and look it over before you pay.
Insurance quote
Get a quote on this exact car before you sign. Ask your own insurer and one or two others.

Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
2022	24	Not judged
2023	30	Not judged
2024	10	Worthy
2025	17	Worthy
2026	6	Too new

The verdict on the 2023 Lucid Air

Is it worth the price?

What owners complain about

When problems show up

Recalls

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Hybrid and EV system

What can happen

The fix

Windows, wipers and visibility

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Windows, wipers and visibility

What can happen

The fix

Seats

Crash ratings

2023 Lucid Air 4 DR 4WD

Fuel economy

Automatic (single speed)

Automatic (single speed)

Automatic (single speed)

Automatic (single speed)

Automatic (single speed)

Automatic (single speed)

Every year of the Air

Before you buy this one

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Seller kit

Write your offer

Will it outlast the loan?

True cost to own

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Hybrid and EV system

What can happen

The fix

Windows, wipers and visibility

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Windows, wipers and visibility

What can happen

The fix

Seats

What can happen

The fix

Driver assist and cameras

What can happen

The fix

Windows, wipers and visibility

What can happen

The fix

Electrical