2026 Lucid Air Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,531miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2026 Lucid Air, 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,531 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last spring my car had a drive system fault and the car stopped operating while on the road. Lucid replaced the computer system at my cost because I am a commercial driver. This last Thursday I was driving and my car went into turtle moad for no reason while I was on the freeway when I pulled off the road it ceased operating again. The rear inverter and power unit failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11765537, filed 2026-09“We were driving Lucid Air fully EV Getting ready to park car in garage The car suddenly accelerated fully to extremely high speed It hit a brick column, brick flower pot and finally the exterior structural wall and the interior wall to land in our living room The car was out of control”
NHTSA complaint #11759258, filed 2026-08“Specifically, I need to highlight the following critical issues: Severe Rear Windshield Condensation & Zero Visibility: Every morning, a thick blanket of condensation forms on the inside of the rear windshield. Their is no wiper and rear windows are heated electronically by pressing a rear defroster button on infotainment display. Even after running the rear defroster/heating continuously for 15-20 minutes, the condensation fails to clear. My commute requires entering the highway within five minutes of leaving home, making every morning drive hazardous due to zero rearward visibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762448, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the message “Frunk – Hood Ajar” was erroneously displayed, and the system software turned off the power to the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled off the freeway and parked. The contact repeatedly pressed the frunk button until the system realized that the frunk was closed and power was restored to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11750397, filed 2026-07, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that the heating system failed to blow hot air as intended. The contact stated that upon engaging the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to engage or disengage automatically as needed, which required the contact to continuously press the windshield wiper button. Additionally, while charging the vehicle at a dealer charging station, the message Unable to Authenticate - Please Take the Plug out and Plug in Again was displayed. The contact was unable to disconnect the charging cord after several attempts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715052, filed 2026-02, 6,062 milesRelated recalls
- 26V540000Aug 20, 2026Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the…Covers: Lucid Air 2022–2026
- 25V669000Oct 7, 2025Lucid 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…Covers: Lucid Air 2024–2026
Related service bulletins
- 11038396Sep 22, 2026This OTA updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and Easy Entry/Easy Exit seat features.
- 11036047Jul 2, 2026This OTA refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service notifications.
- 11033559May 21, 2026This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control…
- 11033558May 11, 2026This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control…
- 11032396Apr 26, 2026This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient Lighting, and Shock and Tilt.
- 11027485Dec 6, 2025This software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11026193Nov 19, 2025This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025217Oct 24, 2025This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025219Oct 11, 2025This improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025218Oct 3, 2025This software update improves connectivity of the telematics control module.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2026 Lucid Air
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Lucid Air
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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