Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Lucid Air, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train5
- Service brakes3
- Electrical system3
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Seats1
- Unknown or other1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Engine1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 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 2024 Lucid Air failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 6,786 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 5.2 % |
| 2024 Lucid Air 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 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 2024 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… |
| 2026230 13 May 2026 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the inverter for the drive unit could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain Air P… |
| 2026143 26 Mar 2026 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the axle shafts to the drive unit may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could se… |
| 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… |
| 2025535 7 Oct 2025 | Powertrain Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the bolts securing the axle shafts to the drive unit may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s)… |
| 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 … |
| 2024673 5 Nov 2024 | High Voltage Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the wiring harness for the rear drive unit may be too short and could disconnect. If this happens, there could be a loss… |
| 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… |
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 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.
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.
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 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
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).
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.
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 2024 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. |
| 10248336 | 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, Bluetooth call experience, and the Instrument Cluster by adding Multi-tasking Widget. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)