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2023 Lucid Air Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2023 Lucid Air carries 12 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts and display function. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Unintended acceleration and reverse/forward direction reversal.” 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.

12 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

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.

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.

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.

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 2023 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

Unintended acceleration and reverse/forward direction reversal

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES

7 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03-07 → 2025-10-29

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11696405
“On one occasion, with the shifter set to reverse, pressing on the accelerator resulted in the car lurching forward. This problem first appeared in April 2023. I do not know if this is a drive problem, software problem, or something else. My safety was put at risk as I nearly hit…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11533338
“The Lucid Air Touring rapidly accelerated from a full stop in a line of cars. (The traffic hold up was due to a road striping crew that stopped traffic.) My wife was the driver and I was in the passenger seat and the car was in drive/hold mode before suddenly taking off; the…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11539565

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Drive unit failure and sudden power loss while driving

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN

4 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03-17 → 2025-05-24

“The vehicle became completely inoperable suddenly while driving on the road due to a "drive unit failure." Fortunately, I was still at an intersection when this occurred. I don't what would have happened if I was in motion, especially at higher speed on a highway. The car was…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11662966
“Driving on a road trip from Norfolk to Louisville from military duty and the car lost power suddenly on the highway at night. Very scary. Had been averaging about 72 mph. Absolutely no reason for it. 36 degrees outside in the middle of rural KY. Awful experience. Likely gonna…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11512484
“I was driving on I80 west in San Francisco with about 75 mph. Suddenly shows turtle mode and dropped the speed to 52 mph. I was on the second lane and a lot of vehicles are behind us with same speed. I towed to the service center”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11542552

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Forward collision avoidance and ADAS malfunction during driving

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

3 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03-07 → 2025-05-22

“The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a red light and in the "Dream" driving mode, the light turned green and the vehicle drove forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The contact indicated that the "Dream" driving mode had malfunctioned and did…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11662514
“With highway drive assist and steering Icon yellow, the car doesn't maintain the lane and swirl and drifts into the next lane without warning. The color of the steering Icon does change white. This has happened several times mostly as the freeway curves”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11510676

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Rearview camera image unavailable during reverse

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-02-12 → 2026-06-03

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11741749
“Monitor on dashboard stops functioning and camera views (front and back) are not available. Message on the screen is a yellow "triangle" with "!" and "UNAVAILABLE". Lack of camera view hinders reversing specifically in a parking lot with crossing pedestrians and other cars and…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11506843

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Door latch failure and body closure fit issues

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

3 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03-31 → 2024-03-29

“The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to unlatch consistently. The contact had to enter the vehicle using the other doors. There are no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11571814
“left rear passenger door opens while opening the any other door. locking mechanism does not work, notified lucid”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11580084
“truck does not close all the way. repaired it many times and keep happening”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11580085

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Battery range loss and electrical system anomalies

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-02-12 → 2023-12-15

“The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the heater became inoperable. Additionally, the vehicle started to lose charging range. The message "Battery Critically Low Vehicle May Shut Down Unexpectedly - Charge Immediately" was displayed. The contact stated that he drove to a…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11560244
“Actual miles displayed after charge on the display compared to actual are discrepant by about 30%. One my first and second charge I thought I was missing some thing but on one of the charge I noted the car to have charged to 413 miles and shown in the attachment…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11506846

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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)

No occupant deaths in FARS 2010–2024 crashes are on record for this year and model. That is the census answer for the window, and it says nothing more than that.

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.

6

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 2023 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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