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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lucid Air has 12 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost) ($0-$0 repair), Adaptive Cruise Control Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Motive Power and High-Voltage Contactors Open Unexpectedly While Driving (Loss of Drive Power). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lucid Air has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost), Adaptive Cruise Control Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Motive Power, High-Voltage Contactors Open Unexpectedly While Driving (Loss of Drive Power). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2023 Lucid Air has 12 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost) and Adaptive Cruise Control Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Motive Power and High-Voltage Contactors Open Unexpectedly While Driving (Loss of Drive Power). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lucid Air issues range from $0 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Lucid issued recall SR-24-04-0 in mid-2024 covering 2022-2024 Lucid Air vehicles for high voltage coolant heater (HVCH) failure — the Webasto AG-supplied HVCH could suffer internal delamination, causing failure to defrost the windshield in cold weather (an FMVSS 103 violation). O… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
A software defect present in Lucid vehicle software releases 2.1.2 through 2.1.26 can cause a sudden loss of drive power under a specific and repeatable ACC interaction sequence: adaptive cruise control is active, the car detects an obstacle and decelerates, the driver then accel… Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
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The main high-voltage battery contactors on early Air production can snap back to the open position while the vehicle is in motion, instantly cutting power from the pack to the drive motors. Lucid traced the original defect to contactors built with a return spring too strong for… Severity: high.
Lucid Air drains the 12V auxiliary battery during long parking, especially when Surveillance Mode or remote-access features are active. Pattern consistent with other premium EVs. Software updates have reduced parasitic draw but the issue persists for some owners. Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: medium.
Early-production (2021-2023) Lucid Air infotainment system reports frequent freezing, slow boot times, glitches with CarPlay (since added via update), and unresponsive Pilot Panel (smaller lower screen used as touch HVAC + camera control). Multiple OTA updates have improved but p… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Lucid Air heat pump-based HVAC system reports cold-weather faults in some 2022-2024 vehicles — symptoms include reduced or no cabin heat in temperatures below freezing, longer charge-port preconditioning, and reduced overall range in cold. Software updates have improved cold-weat… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Owners consistently report DreamDrive applying the brakes for obstacles that are not there, on both Highway Assist / Drive Assist and plain adaptive cruise control. The dominant trigger pattern in owner reports is passing large vehicles - 18-wheelers with trailers and RVs - with… Severity: medium.
Two separate software-caused rear visibility noncompliances have hit the Air. Under 25V670, cars running software prior to 2.8.0 could have the lower console display fail to show the rearview camera image at all, or show a delayed and inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicl… Severity: medium.
Lucid Air owners report wind noise and occasional water ingress at the panoramic glass roof seal — pattern in early production but present across years. The single-piece glass roof creates a tight tolerance challenge that some VINs ship outside of spec. Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: low.
Lucid Air charge-port LED ring (which displays charging state via color) can fail to display correctly — sometimes showing wrong color, flickering, or going dark while still actively charging. Cosmetic-only in most cases (charging still works), but confusing for owners trying to… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: low.
Some early Lucid Air owners report a clunk or thud from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration off-throttle and engagement of regen braking. Often traced to rear drive unit mount or subframe bushing tolerance issues. Lucid has issued service bulletins addressing several vari… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: low.
Early Lucid Air (2021-2022, particularly Dream Edition cars built at the Casa Grande, AZ AMP-1 ramp) reports paint orange-peel, dust inclusions, and color match issues across panels. Manufacturing quality improved across 2023; severe cases were repainted under warranty. Repairs typically run $0-$5,000. Severity: low.
