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2022 Lucid Air Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2022 Lucid Air carries 15 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering front and instrument cluster/panel. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Drive system fault and loss of motive power.” Lucid publishes a real schedule and it is refreshingly specific: an annual or 12,000-mile multi-point inspection covering brakes, coolant condition, and a road test, with the cabin filter and wipers done at the same visit. Brake fluid goes every 2 years or 24,000 miles. The stand-out line is the 12V system: the Air and Gravity carry two 12V batteries and Lucid schedules their replacement at 4 years or 48,000 miles rather than waiting for failure, a policy we wish every EV maker copied since dead 12V batteries are the leading cause of bricked EVs. High-voltage battery health gets a formal check every 2 years alongside the A/C performance test.

15 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Campaign #22V090000 · Feb 16, 2022

Issue: Lucid Motors, Inc. (Lucid Motors) is recalling certain 2022 Air vehicles. The snap ring below the front strut damper may fail, resulting in a sudden drop in ride height or front brake line damage.

Risk: A sudden drop in ride height while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. In addition, brake line damage can result in a loss of brake function. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Lucid Studios or satellite service centers will inspect and replace the front strut dampers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid Motors customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid Motors number for this recall is N01.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign #22V351000 · May 18, 2022

Issue: Lucid Motors, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 Air vehicles (all grades). The display wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can disable the display screens. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: Disabled display screens will not show critical information, such as the speedometer, gear selection indicators, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is NCR-22-01-0.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Campaign #22V727000 · Sep 29, 2022

Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. The front tow eye bracket may be inadequately attached to the subframe and can detach during towing.

Risk: A detached tow eye bracket can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Lucid Service Centers will inspect the subframe and add rivets to the tow eye bracket as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-22-02-0.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

Campaign #23V110000 · Feb 22, 2023

Issue: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Campaign #23V520000 · Jul 27, 2023

Issue: 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

Campaign #23V521000 · Jul 27, 2023

Issue: 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

Campaign #23V523000 · Jul 27, 2023

Issue: 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.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Campaign #23V708000 · Oct 19, 2023

Issue: 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.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Campaign #24V011000 · Oct 1, 2024

Issue: 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.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

Campaign #24V076000 · Jul 2, 2024

Issue: 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

Campaign #24V495000 · Jun 28, 2024

Issue: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Campaign #24V497000 · Jan 7, 2024

Issue: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign #25V670000 · Jul 10, 2025

Issue: 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 within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign #26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026

Issue: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026

Issue: 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 are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2022 Lucid Air.

1 active NHTSA investigation

Source: NHTSA

  • High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield

    Action #AQ24004 · opened Apr 3, 2024

    In a Part 573 Report dated July 27, 2023, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) notified NHTSA of a safety-related defect in 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. This filing was assigned Recall No. 23V-518. JLR noted that the subject vehicles are equipped with High Voltage Cool…

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Reported to NHTSA

Drive system fault and loss of motive power

POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 NHTSA complaints · 2022-09 → 2023-09

“2022 Lucid Air suffered a total loss of power without any warning at approximately 10 PM on July 29, 2023, while driving 65+ mph on the Jersey Turnpike. The car’s dashboard suddenly flashed “System Failure” and immediately started to decelerate. I had approximately 30 seconds…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11544709
“While driving to work, accelerated to pass a car on the right going approx 45 MPH. The dash showed a RED "Drive System Fault" and the car would no longer accelerate. The steering was fine and I changed to the left lane. After approximately 5 seconds, the dash and all internal…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11503285

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Tire sidewall bubbles and blowouts on 21-inch fitment

TIRES, WHEELS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2023-09 → 2024-06

“We experienced our first tire blow out in July of 2023 while on a remote hwy in Oregon. We were travelling on a smooth wide road and all of sudden, there was a loud bang. We pulled over to find that there was approximately a 4" gash on the side wall of the front passenger tire”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11547517
“245/35/R21, tire specifically made for Lucid. Small bump in road caused large bubble in sidewall. Lucid forums full of complaints about this. No replacement tires available in the US and no alternate available due to load rating. No promised time for more to be available”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11594522

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Unintended vehicle acceleration or movement

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 NHTSA complaints · 2023-06 → 2024-08

“The car would accelerate spontaneously both from a stopped position as well as while moving. The brake pedal was able to slow and stop the car. The car is set to not roll when stopped and has regenerative braking when the accelerator is released, the exact opposite of what is…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11528753
“On July 21, I was stopped behind another vehicle. Using 1 pedal driving with no roll feature. There was front camera error message as well as traction control warning light on. My car started to move forward on it's own so I inadvertently hit the acceleration initially before…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11606534

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Automatic emergency braking false activation

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-08 → 2023-08

“My lucid air’s emergency brakes have misjudged a situation and caused the car to lock its brakes for 3 seconds, making it inoperable. The first time happened on the interstate and the vehicle behind me had to go into the median to keep from rear ending me. I was completely…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11538590

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Power seat unintended movement during driving

SEATS

2 NHTSA complaints · 2022-11 → 2023-06

“Seat moved into the full forward and full forward tilt position without warning pinning my knees against the lower dash and my chest against the steering wheel. The manual override buttons on the side of the seat were inoperable to stop the movement”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11494228
“While driving the passenger seat back spontaneously started to move forward folding the passenger in half. The touch screen controls were unresponsive. I needed to stop the car and use the manual control buttons on the side of the seat in order to unfold the passenger”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11528752

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Adaptive cruise control non-response to stopped traffic

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03 → 2022-10

“Lucid's adaptive cruise control implementation does not slow for stopped highway traffic. The adaptive cruise control will continue to speed at the set speed right into the rear end of stopped vehicles unless the driver disengages the adaptive cruise control”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11516824
“My drive system broke while going 70 miles per hour on the highway. Causing me to slow down instantly and gave me 30 seconds to pull over to the side of the highway”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11490910

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Air bag deployment and occupant monitoring issues

AIR BAGS

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03 → 2025-04

“The contact stated that while making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor his wife were injured and a police report was filed”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11656717
“It appears that Lucid has a defect with the design of their airbags. I have been able to replicate sitting in every Lucid Air vehicle I have tried an issue I discovered with mine which will cause the passenger airbag to constantly turn in and off during driving”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11510710

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Note: NHTSA also opened 1 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Annual Multi-Point Inspection

Every 12,000 mi

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles: brake pads and rotors, brake fluid condition, coolant condition, 12V condition, tire balance, and a road test.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Tire Rotation & Balance

Every 12,000 mi

Annually or 12,000 miles on matched-size Airs; staggered fitments get wear checks instead. Over 1,000 horsepower in the fast versions makes tires the biggest running cost.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Fluid

Every 24,000 mi

Every 2 years or 24,000 miles per the factory schedule.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Brake Inspection

Every 12,000 mi

Within the annual inspection. Regen does most stopping, so the checks target corrosion and caliper movement more than pad wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

12V Batteries (Scheduled Replacement)

Every 48,000 mi

Both 12V batteries replaced every 4 years or 48,000 miles with Lucid-approved parts, a scheduled item rather than a wait-for-failure one. Service-center work; the batteries are not owner-accessible.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 12,000 mi

Annually or 12,000 miles, sooner in dusty conditions, along with wipers and the key-fob battery.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Coolant Check

Every 36,000 mi

Condition checked at 3 years or 36,000 miles and inspected annually; no published replacement mileage. Battery-loop work is service-center territory.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

HV Battery & A/C Health Check

Every 24,000 mi

Formal high-voltage battery health check and A/C performance test every 2 years or 24,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

—

Shop

—

DIY

—

Traction battery service varies dramatically by vehicle ($5k–$20k+). Get a quote — we won't pretend to know.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

1 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

5

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2022 Lucid Air reflects Lucid's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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