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Crash ratings
NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight.
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Fuel economy
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.
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Every year of the Air
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.
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Before you buy this one
Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.
Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points
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Walk up to the seller ready
Questions to ask the seller of a 2024 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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Send the seller a fair offer
Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2024 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.
The month of your loan when each part reaches its usual failure miles
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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 2024 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.
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.
Too young to judge at high mileage. Most 2024 cars have not reached 100,000 miles yet, so their problems past it have not shown up.
How this verdict was counted
Year verdict: Typical year: 22 complaints, the middle count of 2 other years. Each counted over its first 3 years and 10 months from January 2023; this one had 10.
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Owner complaints per model year for the Lucid Air, with 2024 highlighted
Model year
Owner complaints
Verdict
2022
24
Not judged
2023
30
Not judged
2024
10
Worthy
2025
17
Worthy
2026
6
Too new
Year verdict
Worthy
0.5× a typical Air year
10 complaints in its first 3 years, the span every year is compared over. A typical Air year had 22 by then.
Fewer owner complaints than a typical year. Still get it inspected.
Confidence:Low
Only 10 complaints in its first 3 years and 10 months, which can mean a strong year or very few cars sold.
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.
No costly part has enough owner reported mileages to show where it most often fails on this year.
10 complaints; the part named most is the transmission and drivetrain
Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Sep 15, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. 60% name a part that is usually costly to fix.
Owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
Transmission and drivetrain5 · 50%Usually costly to fix
Brakes3 · 30%
Electrical3 · 30%
What one owner wrote about the transmission and drivetrain
On XXX, my wife, [XXX], was operating the vehicle on a public roadway at approximately 40 miles per hour with our children as passengers. Without warning, the vehicle began jerking violently and decelerated to a stop in a live traffic lane, displaying a "Drive System Fault" message. Throughout the event, the vehicle would not respond to accelerator or brake…
Filed Aug 31, 2026NHTSA complaint 117611021 of 13 owner quotes
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8 more parts, and 12 more owner quotes
Every part owners name for the 2024 Lucid Air, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Engine.
9 recalls on file, 1 saying do not drive or park outside
Our take: Worthy. Worth a look.Owners filed fewer complaints than in a typical year of this model, and one recall says park it outside until it is fixed.
Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 9 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 transmission and drivetrain. 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 hard at the transmission and drivetrain. It is usually costly to fix.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the transmission and drivetrain.
Feel for slipping, hesitation, harsh or late shifts, and shudder at low speed.
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.
Hybrid and EV system
May 13, 2026 · Recall 26V309000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024 to 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.
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Transmission and drivetrain
Mar 27, 2026 · Recall 26V193000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024 to 2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
What can happen
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Transmission and drivetrain
Oct 8, 2025 · Recall 25V669000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024 to 2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
What can happen
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
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Hybrid and EV system
Nov 5, 2024 · Recall 24V836000
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024 to 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).
What can happen
A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
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.
