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Lucid Car Guide: Common Problems, Maintenance & Best Used Models

What Lucid owners report most, model by model, drawn from 99 complaints filed with the U.S. safety regulator. Plus recalls, a service schedule and the model years to check carefully.

Data as of 2022 to 2026 model years

Quick facts

Lucid

Origin
American
Status
Sold new, electric only
Most complaints
Air (84)
Most-reported area
Electrical system
Busiest model year
2023 (29 complaints)
owner complaints on file with NHTSA
99
models with at least one complaint
2
of complaints mention electrical system
28%
recall campaigns covering the Air
19

01Common problems by model

Lucid Common Problems by Model

The 2 Lucid models with the most owner complaints, and the part of the car each complaint was about.

Lucid models with the most NHTSA complaints, 2022 to 2026 model years
ModelComplaintsMost-reported areasModel year with the mostRecalls
Air84Electrical system and powertrain2023 (29)19
Gravity15Forward collision avoidance and lane departure system2026 (15)3
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases, read on October 12, 2026. Complaints are reports filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each model were sold, so best-selling models appear higher.

The Air leads with 84 complaints, most of them about electrical system and powertrain. That does not make it the worst Lucid. A model that sells in large numbers collects more reports, and these counts are not adjusted for sales.

Use the table to know where to look. If you own or are buying one of these models, ask about the area in the third column first, and price the repair with the repair cost estimator.

02Problem areas

Where Lucid Problems Concentrate

Every Lucid complaint names the part of the vehicle involved. These are the areas named most often across all 2 models.

By part of the vehicle

  1. Electrical system28 · 28%
  2. Powertrain20 · 20%
  3. Forward collision avoidance18 · 18%
  4. Brakes11 · 11%
  5. Visibility or wipers9 · 9%
  6. Fuel or propulsion system8 · 8%

One complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

By model year

  1. 202224
  2. 202329
  3. 202410
  4. 202515
  5. 202621

Recent model years have had less time to gather complaints, so a short bar at the bottom is not yet good news.

03Best and worst used models

Lucid Model Years to Check Carefully

The model years of each popular model that drew the most complaints. Start your questions there when you shop used.

How to choose a used car

  • 84 complaints

    Lucid Air

    1. 202329 complaints
      12 recalls
    2. 202224 complaints
      15 recalls
    3. 202515 complaints
      7 recalls

    Mostly about electrical system and powertrain.

  • 15 complaints

    Lucid Gravity

    1. 202615 complaints
      3 recalls

    Mostly about forward collision avoidance and lane departure system.

A year with many complaints is one to inspect closely, not one to rule out. The fault may have been fixed under recall, and a well-maintained car from a busy year can be a better buy than a neglected one from a quiet year.

Before you buy any used Lucid, decode the VIN, check it for open recalls and follow the inspection checklist. A complaint count cannot tell you about the one car in front of you.

04Recalls

Lucid Recalls by Model

The number of safety recall campaigns that cover each model, with the most recent ones listed.

  • Lucid Air recalls

    19

    recall campaigns, 2022 to 2026 model years

    1. Aug 20, 2026Electrical system: software26V540000
    2. May 13, 2026Electrical system: propulsion system26V309000
    3. Mar 26, 2026Powertrain: driveline26V193000
    4. Jan 16, 2026Backup camera system: software26V017000
    5. Oct 7, 2025Backup camera system: software25V670000

  • Lucid Gravity recalls

    3

    recall campaigns, 2026 to 2026 model years

    1. Mar 26, 2026Seats26V192000
    2. Jan 16, 2026Backup camera system: software26V018000
    3. Dec 10, 2025Seats25V855000
Check your VIN at NHTSA

A recall is free to have repaired at a Lucid dealer. The lookup shows only the recalls still open on your vehicle.

05Maintenance schedule

Lucid Maintenance Schedule

An electric Lucid has no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt. These are the services that remain.

Build a schedule for your mileage
Typical maintenance intervals for a Lucid
ServiceTypical intervalGood to know
Tire rotation5,000 to 8,000 milesEasiest to do at every oil change.
Cabin air filter15,000 to 30,000 milesSooner in dusty or high-pollen areas.
Brake fluidEvery 2 years or 30,000 milesIt absorbs moisture with age, whatever the mileage.
Engine coolant30,000 to 60,000 milesLong-life coolants can go further. Never mix types.
Typical intervals drawn from AAA's maintenance guidance, not Lucid's own schedule. Follow the schedule in your owner's manual, and use its severe-service intervals if you tow, make short trips or drive in extreme heat or cold.
Maintenance by mileageWhat each service costs

06Related guides and tools

Next steps for Lucid owners and buyers.

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07Questions

Lucid: common questions.

What are the most common Lucid problems?

Among 2022 to 2026 model-year Lucid vehicles, the areas owners report most often to NHTSA are electrical system (28% of complaints), powertrain (20% of complaints) and forward collision avoidance (18% of complaints). A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect.

Which Lucid model has the most complaints?

The Air, with 84 complaints on file for 2022 to 2026 model years. Its 2023 model year has the most, at 29. Popular models attract more complaints simply because more of them are on the road.

How do I check a Lucid for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows safety recalls that have not been repaired on that exact vehicle, and recall repairs are carried out by the manufacturer's dealers at no charge.

What maintenance does a Lucid need?

An electric Lucid has no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt to service. It still needs tire rotation, a cabin air filter, brake fluid and coolant at the intervals in its owner's manual.

08About this guide

Where the figures come from.

Every count on this page comes from records published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was read on . We count the records. We do not reproduce owners’ statements, and we do not rate or rank models ourselves.

CarTipsMentor is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Lucid. The Lucid name and logo belong to their owner and are used only to identify the make. Full disclaimer.

Sources

  1. [1]National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle owner complaints database
  2. [2]National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safety recalls by vehicle
  3. [3]AAA Automotive, Time-Stamped Car Maintenance Checklist

Complaint counts cover 2022 to 2026 model years. Each complaint is counted once and assigned to the model named in the complaint. Counts change as new complaints are filed.