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Is the Lucid Air Reliable?

2022–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other hybrids — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

71/100
Good

Reliability Score

13
Total Recalls
52
Owner Complaints
5
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
2.6 recalls/yr vs. hybrid median 2.6/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Moderate1 open investigation · 0 deaths, 5 injuries on record

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Lucid Air Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202623——
81
Good
2025211——
72
Good
202425——
79
Good
20233195—
56
Fair
2022414——
62
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Air Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lucid Air71/100
Hybrid Category Average65/100

The Air scores 6 points above the average hybrid — a strong result.

Known Lucid Air Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
POWER TRAIN
6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
4
ENGINE
3
AIR BAGS
2

Based on 52 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lucid Air reliable?+

The Lucid Air scores 71/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 13 recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Air is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Air achieved the highest reliability score of 81/100 with 2 recalls and 3 complaints.

How many miles does a Air last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Lucid Air owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Air will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

More Lucid Air Research

Common Problems

Detailed breakdown of every reported defect for the Lucid Air.

Years to Avoid

Which Air years have the most problems — and which are the best buys.

Check a Specific Lucid Air VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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