2024 LUCID AIR

9 recalls, 13 complaints - 22 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.... Read more

27,185 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

Defect Description

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this ... Read more

2,039 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.

3,627 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

10,816 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, 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-25-03-0.

225 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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 r... Read more

Consequence

A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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... Read more

22,319 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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).

Consequence

A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.

1,539 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Description

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

Consequence

A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 ... Read more

7,506 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

189 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	2
ENGINE	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING	1
SUSPENSION	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
WHEELS	1

Incident date: Dec 16, 2024

Fuel pump recall came back but Kia wouldn’t take it back without the recall being open

Incident date: Jun 3, 2025

Subject: Request for Review: 2017 Ford Flex Rear Suspension Toe Link Failure Outside Recall VIN Range To: NHTSA I am writing to formally request a review and consideration of my vehicle's eligibility for RECALL 20V072000 (Ford Recall 20S04), which addresses rear suspension toe link fractures on... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2025

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The rear backup camera works intermittent, checked wiring and still having issues, could cause backing issues for people that don't use their mirrors

Incident date: Feb 9, 2025

Jerking and grinding noise in the transmission

Incident date: Feb 9, 2025

Unknown

Incident date: Feb 9, 2025

While driving on the highway, the engine of my 2014 Hyundai Sonata suddenly seized without any prior warning. There were no preceding symptoms such as warning lights, unusual noises, or performance issues that might have indicated an impending failure. At the time of the engine seizure, I also lost ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance Warning Alert System Failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated, and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle responded... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

Driver side Lower control arm fail off from the ball joint

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

I was driving on a highway, there was a red light and I pressed on the brakes. The car kept going forward, the brakes became resistant to any pressure and the car continued to roll forward. There were no warning lights when the car was started or during the incident. I kept trying to brake the car, ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

Incident date: Sep 15, 2024

Sir/Ma'am, My Ram 2016 Ram1500 has been at the local Chrysler Dealer for approximately three months. The ABS and HCU needs to be replaced, however the dealer is unable to order the parts due to an ongoing engineer review which renews every 29 days. This is the same issue affecting the 2019-2024 mod... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 LUCID AIR

2024 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	5.2%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 LUCID AIR

22 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
010000 STEERING	1
020000 SUSPENSION	1
050000 PARKING BRAKE	1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Over-The-Air (OTA) 2.1.62 update is to improve the handling of diagnostics trouble codes from the restraint control module and adding enhancements to OTA update capabilities of the telematics control module.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This software update introduces Creature Comfort Mode to Lucid Air vehicles.

130000 VISIBILITY

This software update brings updates and improvements to RangeXchange, Tire Swapping, Side Mirror, Power Train, HV Battery Management, and torque vectoring for Sapphire vehicles.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This software update brings updates and improvements to RangeXchange, Tire Swapping, Side Mirror, Power Train, HV Battery Management, and torque vectoring for Sapphire vehicles.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This software update brings updates and improvements to RangeXchange, Tire Swapping, Side Mirror, Power Train, HV Battery Management, and torque vectoring for Sapphire vehicles.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

This software update improves the efficiency of an OTA download in the case of a network interruption and will automatically resume download when network is restored.

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

This OTA software update brings updates and improvements to the Lucid Air Sapphire's ADAS, Sirius XM, Navigation, Powertrain, Turn Signals, and Performance Improvements & Fixes. This OTA software update also brings enhancements to CarPlay,

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This OTA software update brings updates to the functionality of the turn signals, and performance improvements and fixes to CarPlay and Bluetooth audio call experience.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This OTA software update brings updates to the functionality of the turn signals, and performance improvements and fixes to CarPlay and Bluetooth audio call experience.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This OTA software update brings changes to the software in the vehicle that improve the range estimation capabilities for Pure AWD vehicles, audio system related to Sirius XM, Scheduled Charging, and the Navigation system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

010000 STEERING