Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Lucid Air, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other11
- Electrical system10
- Forward collision avoidance4
- Power train3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Engine3
- Service brakes3
- Visibility/wiper2
- Back over prevention2
- Lane departure2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Lucid Air failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 10,194 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Lucid Air 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5.2 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Lucid Air.
| 2026404 20 Aug 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the circuits for the exterior lighting may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the wiring and components could overhea… |
| 2026012 16 Jan 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Note: This problem would cause a "Camera … |
| 2025536 7 Oct 2025 | Visual System Issue: On a small number of vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulat… |
| 2025152 25 Mar 2025 | Accessories Issue: This recall is for certain all-weather floor mats that were sold as a Lucid genuine accessory. On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal could get … |
| 2024377 1 Jul 2024 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage connections could lose contact intermittently. As a result, the fail-safe software could cause the contactors for … |
| 2024069 7 Feb 2024 | Powertrain Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increa… |
| 2024014 17 Jan 2024 | Heater And Defroster Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) could fail. If this happens, you may experience reduced cabin heat, and the windshield defr… |
| 2023578 26 Oct 2023 | Electrical Issue: In certain situations, a software problem could cause the heater temperature for the rear seats not to be monitored. As a result, the rear heated seats … |
| 2023416 28 Jul 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may loosen unexpectedly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the wind… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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."
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.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
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.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lucid told its dealers about the 2023 Lucid Air: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011680 | This OTA addresses a small issue with the interior lighting. |
| 11011679 | This OTA resolves a rare instance in which rapid switches between drive modes could result in an issue with on-screen images. |
| 11011678 | This OTA enhances curb alert notifications, navigation systems, charging functions, sound system enhancements, and regenerative braking features. |
| 11008424 | This software update brings improvements to Surrounding Object Visualization, Lane Departure Protection, Lane Change Assist, Highway Assist, Active Curve Speed Control, High Beam Assist, Extended Stop and Go, Traffic Sign Recognition, Surround and Rear View Monitoring, Navigation, Infotainment, Mobile App, and New Tire Combination. |
| 11008422 | This software update brings improvements to Surrounding Object Visualization, Lane Departure Protection, Lane Change Assist, Highway Assist, Active Curve Speed Control, High Beam Assist, Extended Stop and Go, Traffic Sign Recognition, Surround and Rear View Monitoring, Navigation, Infotainment, Mobile App, and New Tire Combination. |
| 11007153 | This software update brings improvements to Sirius XM, Regenerative Braking, HomeLink, and Charging. |
| 11006177 | This software update brings improvements to the vehicle's Infotainment, Dynamic Power Gauge, DreamDrive, Cross Traffic Protection Warning, Charging, and the Lucid Mobile App. |
| 11003229 | Download & Install Requirements To receive 2.2.10, all prerequisite updates must already be installed. Lucid recommends customers update their Lucid mobile application before installation. If a customer chooses to download the software update over WiFi, we advise customers only to do so with a strong connection (2 or 3 bars). Customers can check WiFi signal strength from the right center cockpit panel display. |
| 11000900 | This software update brings improvements to Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM, USB Enhancements, Creature Comfort/Keep Modes, Limited Regenerative Braking Notification, Stability Control, Steering, and Other Minor Updates & Improvements. |
| 11000899 | This software update brings improvements to the connectivity of the telematics control module. |
| 10252746 | 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. |
| 10251340 | This software update introduces Creature Comfort Mode to Lucid Air vehicles. |
| 10251339 | This software update brings updates and improvements to RangeXchange, Tire Swapping, Side Mirror, Power Train, HV Battery Management, and torque vectoring for Sapphire vehicles. |
| 10249747 | 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. |
| 10248335 | 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. |
| 10246468 | Software Migration |
| 10246467 | ADAS, Multi-tasking Widget Added, Sirius XM, Navigation, Power Train, Other Minor Updates & Improvements |
| 10244791 | 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. |
| 10244790 | This OTA software update brings improvements to the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle. |
| 10244789 | This OTA software update brings improvements on the operation and control of the vehicle's rear seat heaters. |
| 10243657 | This OTA software update introduces enhancements to the Infotainment System of the Lucid Air namely: Navigation, DreamDrive, Infotainment Reset, Charging Improvements, Audio, Access and Comfort, and Other Minor Updates. |
| 10243656 | This OTA software update brings improvements to the corner radars of the Lucid Air. |
| 10241968 | This OTA software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle, and Navigation. This update also brings other minor updates and enhancements to the Infotainment experience. |
| 10241961 | This OTA software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle, and Navigation. This update also brings other minor updates and enhancements to the Infotainment experience. |
| 10241959 | This OTA software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield
High Voltage Coolant Heater Delamination
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation