2024-2026 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Fastener Recall (25V669)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 225 vehicles · Reported October 7, 2025
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 225 2024-2026 Lucid Air vehicles. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit. A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V669 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V669000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-25-03-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2026 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 225 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Critical Fasteners |
| Safety risk | A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2026 Lucid Air in recall 25V669?
Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Lucid 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 disconnect from the drive unit.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2026 Air with recall 25V669?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the critical fasteners.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V669?
Recall 25V669 covers 225 vehicles: 2024-2026 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 225 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | Lucid | Air |
What is the fix for the Air electric drive system fastener recall?
Yes. Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, free of charge.
Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-03-0.
When was recall 25V669 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 25V669 to NHTSA on October 7, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 3, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V669000. |
| December 3, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 11 months ago. If your Air was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Air is part of recall 25V669?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V669 is open on your Air, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024-2026 Air vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Air owners do about recall 25V669?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V669000 applies to your Air.
- Call a Lucid dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the critical fasteners happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Air owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V669 was reported on October 7, 2025, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after October 7, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 30 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Lucid Air: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Lucid Air: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2026 Lucid Air: 6 complaints in total, 5 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Catastrophic power train failure No warning,except immediately before failure Car rolled to stop Extremely busy road,average passing speed of vehicles 40-60 mph Rear wheels locked Dash indicating drive train error, unresponsive vehicle Manufacturer diagnosed rear drive failure, inverter failure and faulty BDU, battery disconnect unit .
2025 Lucid Air owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11725917, filed March 20, 2026
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.
2026 Lucid Air owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11715052, filed February 2, 2026
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.
2026 Lucid Air owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11750397, filed July 14, 2026
Can recall 25V669 make my Air a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this critical fasteners recall means their Air qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2024-2026 Lucid Air waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V669
Did the recall 25V669 fix work?
Since recall 25V669 was reported on October 7, 2025, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 3, 2025.
Is the 25V669000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Air is part of recall 25V669000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V669000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lucid. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.