2024-2026 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Fastener Recall (26V193)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 3,627 vehicles · Reported March 26, 2026
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 3,627 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 26V193 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V193000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-26-03-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 26, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2026 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 3,627 |
| 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 26V193?
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 26V193?
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.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Air shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V193?
Recall 26V193 covers 3,627 vehicles: 2024-2026 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 3,627 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 and install new bolts, free of charge.
Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.
When was recall 26V193 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 26V193 to NHTSA on March 26, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 18, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Lucid USA, Inc.'s filing). |
| March 26, 2026 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V193000. |
| May 18, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 6 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 26V193?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V193 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 26V193?
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 26V193000 applies to your Air.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lucid dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to 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 26V193 was reported on March 26, 2026, owners have filed 5 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 March 26, 2026, 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
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
2024 Lucid Air owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11622619, filed October 29, 2024
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off.
2024 Lucid Air owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11627594, filed November 26, 2024
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
Can recall 26V193 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same critical fasteners again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024-2026 Lucid Air has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V669000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Air went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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 26V193
Did the recall 26V193 fix work?
Since recall 26V193 was reported on March 26, 2026, owners have filed 5 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 May 18, 2026.
Is the 26V193000 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 26V193000?
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 26V193000 (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.