2023 Lucid Air problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Structure:body (2)
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Safety recalls (12)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2026-08-20 · campaign 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
Risk: An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-01-16 · campaign 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-10-07 · campaign 25V670000 · 22,319 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions with
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software 2024-07-01 · campaign 24V497000 · 5,251 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-06-28 · campaign 24V495000 · 7,506 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control:software 2024-02-07 · campaign 24V076000 · 189 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-01-10 · campaign 24V011000 · 2,042 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler 2023-10-19 · campaign 23V708000 · 1,267 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
Risk: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-05-0.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V520000 · 91 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
Visibility/Wiper 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V521000 · 5,523 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
Electrical System:software 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V523000 · 778 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.
Risk: A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-04-0.
Electrical System:propulsion System:fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts 2023-02-22 · campaign 23V110000 · 886 vehicles
Defect: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.
Risk: Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid Service Centers will update the vehicle software and replace the contactor switches, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-01-0.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats 2026-09-22 · 2.11.0 · Over The Air
this ota updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and easy entry/easy exit seat features.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-02 · v2.10.0 · Over The Air
this ota refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service notifications.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-05-21 · v2.9.3 · Over The Air
this ota update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-05-11 · v2.9.2 · Over The Air
this ota update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-26 · v2.9.0 · Over The Air
this software update brings improvements to navigation, charging, dreamdrive, audio and media, ambient lighting, and shock and tilt.
Electrical System 2025-12-06 · v2.8.17 · Over The Air
this software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle.
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What owners report
2026-10-23 · Wheels“ i purchased my 2023 lucid air touring new in april 2023. the vehicle began experiencing defects at approximately 1,100 miles, and numerous mechanical, electrical, and software problems have continued throughout my ownership despite repeated visits to authorized lucid service facilities. door locks and security malfunctions: the vehicle has random…”
2026-10-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“yesterday around 10am i was going to pick up a friend from a car shop, i used my lucid navigation to follow the address, when i got there i went to to business next door because the address took me there. when i noticed i was at the wrong business, in my mind the goal was to park somewhere and make a u turn. out of nowhere the car started to accele…”
2026-09-25 · Service Brakes · 38,516 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2023 lucid air. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle became uncontrollable and started spinning, crossed the street, crashed into bushes and trees, but failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle then crossed the street again and crashed into a wall. the …”
2026-09-24 · Visibility/Wiper“my car’s backup camera and main infotainment computer lag badly. it is available for inspection. when i start the car, i have to wait 20–30 seconds for the system to boot before it even lets me shift into reverse. once in reverse, the backup camera stutters and lags significantly instead of showing smooth, real-time video. this creates a severe bl…”
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle manufacturer (lucid usa, inc.) is refusing to perform federally mandated safety recall remedies under 49 u.s.c. § 30120 for open safety recalls sr-24-04-0 (nhtsa 24v-495) and sr-26-06-0 (nhtsa 26v540). vehicle vin [xxx] holds an official state of arizona restored title. the vehicle is currently immobilized due to a physical webasto hig…”
2026-09-02 · Electrical System“while travelling to california on a personal trip my vehicle displayed a "battery system fault" warning message on the driver's display and advised me to stop the vehicle in a safe location within 120 seconds. after pulling off the highway onto the shoulder of an exit ramp and stopping the vehicle it would not longer shift into drive and displayed …”
2026-06-03 · Back Over Prevention: Warnings“my 2023 lucid air touring experienced a rearview camera/display failure while reversing, resulting in a backing collision and rear bumper damage. the main display/rearview image went blank or became unavailable during an active reverse maneuver, and the vehicle did not provide effective visual guidance or rear safety alerts before impact. this fai…”
2025-10-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 20,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2023 lucid air. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle in front started to brake; therefore, the contact depressed the brake pedal. the vehicle then, instead of decreasing in speed it accelerated independently. as a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. the impact then caused th…”
2025-07-24 · Seats“premature wear in perforated leather/vinyl seats. cracking and tearing.…”
2025-05-24 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“on saturday [xxx], in chino hills, ca (zip code 91709), my 2023 lucid air touring experienced a sudden unintended acceleration event. shortly after releasing the accelerator pedal to obtain a parking pass, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated at a high speed, resulting in a collision with the pavement and a post on the premises. this incident bear…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.