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Lucid Air problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Air from 2022 to 2026: 84 owner complaints and 47 recalls across 5 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (29), 2022 (24), 2025 (15). Best fuel economy: 146 mpg combined (2026).

Lucid Air
Photo: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical26
Transmission & drivetrain19
Other / unknown19
Forward collision avoidance14
Brakes10
Fuel & propulsion8
Airbags6
Speed control / throttle6

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20221524131
20231229140
2024910137
2025715146
202646146

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lucid Air?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (29), 2022 (24), 2025 (15).

How many recalls has the Lucid Air had?

Across 2022–2026, NHTSA lists 47 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).