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Lucid problems and fixes
Every documented Air and Gravity problem with its fix: an official recall, a software update, Lucid guidance, or a workaround reported by the press. Saudi items come first.
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Important before tinting the windshield
Tint film installation liquid can run down the base of the windshield into the electronics behind the dashboard. In a reported Lucid Air case (March 2025) the Lucid service center attributed an electrical failure to the tint and estimated about US$7,000 for the repair, outside the warranty.
- Ask the shop to protect the base of the windshield and the dashboard with towels or a waterproof cover, use as little liquid as possible and soak it up as it runs.
- Choose a shop that has tinted Lucids before, and agree in writing who pays for any damage.
- If warnings or screen faults appear after the tint job, contact Lucid service (800 111 1030) and mention the tint.
Evidence: one press report of a single case; the Owner's Manual warns in general that liquids can damage electrical components. We found no Lucid bulletin on tinting and could not confirm a change on 2026 models. If you have a source, write to us. Details and sources
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16 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- UnknownGravitydisplays
The display mixed up units. While Level 2 charging it showed range in kilometres although the car was set to miles, and the rear climate display was stuck in Celsius.
FixThe reviewer was told a later update addressed many of the bugs. It was not confirmed that this one was fixed.
Sources (1)
- UnknownAirinfotainment
After a routine OTA update, The Drive's test car lost all sound, including radio, navigation prompts, Bluetooth and even turn-signal clicks, although the speaker icon was not muted.
FixNo known fix yet.
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- UnknownAirdisplays
Mirror and steering-wheel adjustment, and even the windshield-wiper settings, are on a touchscreen. Reviewers said this is hard to use when it is raining and visibility is poor.
FixAir UX 3.0 adds a swipe-down Quick Controls menu. It was not confirmed whether this fully addresses the wiper or mirror controls.
- UnknownAirdriver-assistance
TechCrunch found that lane-keeping held the car against the right lane line and felt sticky when the driver tried to steer away. The distracted-driver warning went off even for a quick blind-spot glance, and strong regen braking kicked in abruptly when adaptive cruise switched off.
FixNo known fix yet.
Sources (1)
- UnknownAirseats
Arabic press relayed NHTSA complaints from US owners. In one, a seat moved fully forward and tilted without warning and pinned the driver against the wheel. In another, the car moved forward when put in reverse. A third car lost drive power with a 'Drive System Fault' and would not restart.
FixIn the drive-fault case, a system reset done after contacting Lucid restarted the car. No fix was reported for the seat case.
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- UnknownAirpowertrain
An April 2026 review of NHTSA data counted 9 or more Lucid Air complaints alleging sudden unintended acceleration, and 8 or more describing a 'Drive System Fault' with total power loss, sometimes with little warning.
FixDrive-power-loss causes were addressed by several recalls (OTA, service bulletins, hardware). NHTSA had not opened an investigation into the acceleration complaints.
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- UnknownGravityinfotainmentBeing verified
Owners and reviewers reported unreliable navigation, including routes that looped back or took an exit only to rejoin the same highway, and visual glitches. New complaints appeared again in April 2026.
Fix3.3.20 improved navigation reliability and visuals. UX 3.6 (June 2026) added Google Maps Places data (hours, ratings, parking) to search. It was not confirmed that Google replaced the base map engine, and the looping-route complaints have no confirmed fix.
- UnknownGravitysoftwareBeing verified
After the 3.3.20 update, owners reported new false alerts in early 2026 about seat belts and the steering wheel, as well as key failures.
FixNo known fix yet.
- UnknownGravityaccessBeing verified
Reviewers and owners reported glitches with door handles and locks. MKBHD noted a problem with the driver's door handle, and an owner video at about 760 miles listed door handle and lock problems among other bugs.
FixLucid's communications chief pointed to OTA updates as the fix path. No specific fix confirmed.
- UnknownGravitybodyBeing verified
Video reviews looked at the Gravity's build quality. A detailer's inspection of a Dream Edition found problems but said it was better than expected. Another video is titled 'Poor Build Quality'.
FixNo known fix yet.
- UnknownAiraccessBeing verified
After software 2.9.0, owners reported more locking problems: the car locked but would not unlock, did not respond to commands, door handles did not work, or the car locked while being loaded. One reported case involved a toddler locked inside. Passive-entry complaints go back to the car's launch.
FixNo Lucid response or recall was found. The owner's manual warns never to leave children unattended in the car.
- UnknownAirinfotainmentBeing verified
On a 2025 Air Touring, the owner reported many bugs. CarPlay switched phones or would not load, music stopped by itself until play was pressed on screen, the backup-camera guide lines disappeared, the wrong speed limit showed, a pop-up wrongly said the software was up to date, the car sometimes would not go into drive, speakers misbehaved, and the Lucid app drained the phone battery.
FixLucid admitted its software had fallen short and promised a UX overhaul (Air UX 3.0, from September 2026). Some issues were fixed while new ones appeared. The wrong speed limit may come from third-party map data.
- UnknownAiraccessBeing verified
Door handles have failed. Edmunds' long-term Air had an inoperative door handle, and Engineering Explained's 2025 Air lost its rear door handles on a 400-mile trip.
FixRepaired under warranty by Lucid Service in the long-term test. No general fix reported.
- UnknownAirdriver-assistanceBeing verified
DreamDrive (Pro) can slow abruptly when a car cuts in. NHTSA complaints describe ADAS faults such as lane-keep drift, adaptive cruise confused by motorcycles splitting lanes, and Auto Park near-misses. Phantom braking has also been reported.
FixEdmunds reported far fewer phantom-braking events in later tests after OTA updates. No recall or formal investigation was found.
- UnknownAirrangeBeing verified
Edmunds' long-term Air Grand Touring went 425 to 465 miles in its real-world range tests, below the 516-mile EPA rating, although results improved across the three tests.
FixNo known fix yet.
- UnknownAirpowertrainBeing verified
An April 2026 review of NHTSA complaints counted 8 or more Air reports of 'Drive System Fault' or total power loss at both highway and low speeds, often with little or delayed warning. Some cars needed flatbed recovery and weeks at a service centre.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive power, drive-system fault message.
FixPer the article, Lucid has addressed causes through a mix of OTA updates, service bulletins and hardware fixes, including several power-loss recalls. Whether 2026 models are fully resolved is not yet clear. If it happens, follow the manual's fault steps (pull over, contact Customer Care, do not tow if told not to) and make sure all recall updates are installed.
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Overview
- documented problems
- 199
- with an official fix
- 68
- recalls
- 21
- recalls in Saudi Arabia
- 3
- over-the-air updates
- 35
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Official recalls (21)
Every official Lucid safety recall in NHTSA records, with the number of vehicles covered in the US, Canada and Saudi Arabia where announced. Lucid fixes them free of charge.
Recalls by year
- 26V-5402026-08-20Air
The exterior lighting circuit may lack adequate overcurrent protection and can overheat (fire risk); centre brake light or front lights may also be lost.
Vehicles covered: US 27,185 · Record
- 26V-3092026-05-13Air
The Gen 4 inverter on rear-wheel-drive Air models can suffer internal friction damage, causing a loss of drive power.
Vehicles covered: US 2,039 · Record
- 26V-1922026-03-26Gravity
Second-row lap belt anchor brackets may have insufficient welds and can fail (FMVSS 207/210 non-compliance). Press reports say the seat supplier (Camaco) changed its welding process without Lucid's approval and that Lucid issued a stop-sale on 28 January 2026.
Vehicles covered: US 4,476 · Record
- 26V-0172026-01-16Air
Air vehicles with the AD02 package on software 2.8.0 through 2.8.16 may not display the rear camera image in Reverse.
Vehicles covered: US 10,816 · Record
- 26V-0182026-01-16Gravity
Gravity vehicles on software before 3.3.20 may not display the rear camera image in Reverse.
Vehicles covered: US 3,900 · Record
- 25V-8552025-12-10Gravity
Incorrect backrest covers may have been fitted on the front seats, preventing the seat-mounted side airbags from deploying correctly. Press reports say some covers were labelled for the wrong side and that the affected SUVs were built 8 to 22 September 2025.
Vehicles covered: US 66 · Record
- 25V-6692025-10-07AirSaudi Arabia
Improperly secured bolts may let a half-shaft disconnect from the drive unit on Air Pure rear-wheel-drive cars.
Vehicles covered: US 3,852 · Canada 2 · Saudi Arabia 1,169 · Record
- 25V-6702025-10-07Air
On software before 2.8.0 the lower console display may not show the rear camera image, or may show a delayed/inaccurate image (FMVSS 111).
Vehicles covered: US 22,319 · Canada 10 · Record
- 25E-0212025-03-25Air
Genuine Lucid all-weather floor mats without anchors (part numbers ending -00) can shift and trap the accelerator pedal.
Vehicles covered: US 4,294 · Canada 274 · Record
- 24V-8362024-11-05AirSaudi Arabia
On Air Pure rear-wheel-drive cars the rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the connection and cutting power to the rear drive unit.
Vehicles covered: US 1,539 · Canada 7 · Saudi Arabia 358 · Record
- 24V-4972024-07-01Air
When a hardware communication fault is detected, High Voltage Interlock software could open the HV contactors while driving.
Vehicles covered: US 5,251 · Canada 99 · Record
- 24V-0762024-02-07Air
Software 2.1.2 through 2.1.26 could fault while adaptive cruise control was active, causing a loss of drive power.
Vehicles covered: US 189 · Canada 4 · Record
- 24V-0112024-01-10AirSaudi Arabia
The high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH, supplied by Webasto) can delaminate internally and fail, so the windshield cannot be defrosted.
Vehicles covered: US 9,548 · Canada 81 · Saudi Arabia 134 · Record
- 23V-7082023-10-19Air
Temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters can stop working, letting the rear seats overheat. Press reports say software 2.1.0 removed temperature control for the rear seat heaters in some modes.
Vehicles covered: US 1,267 · Canada 13 · Record
- 23V-5202023-07-27Air
On software versions between 2.0.15 and 2.0.50 the rearview camera image may fail to display (FMVSS 111 non-compliance).
Vehicles covered: US 91 · Record
- 23V-5212023-07-27Air
The wiper arm retaining nuts can loosen, so the wipers slip and stop clearing the windshield (FMVSS 104 non-compliance).
Vehicles covered: US 5,523 · Canada 57 · Record
- 23V-5232023-07-27Air
Software 2.0.64 and older may not respond correctly when an inverter power module fails, so drive power can be lost without warning.
Vehicles covered: US 778 · Canada 3 · Record
- 23V-1102023-02-22Air
The high-voltage battery contactors that feed the drive motors can open unexpectedly, cutting power to the motors.
Vehicles covered: US 886 · Canada 15 · Record
- 22V-7272022-09-29Air
The front tow eye bracket may be insufficiently attached to the subframe and can detach while the car is being towed.
Vehicles covered: US 571 · Record
- 22V-3512022-05-18Air
The wiring harness for the driver displays may not be secured and can be damaged by contact with the steering shaft, disabling the screens (FMVSS 101 non-compliance).
Vehicles covered: US 1,117 · Canada 2 · Record
- 22V-0902022-02-16Air
A snap ring below the front strut damper can fail, letting the front ride height drop suddenly and possibly damaging the front brake line.
Vehicles covered: US 203 · Record
Check whether your car is covered with its VIN on the NHTSA website or at a Lucid service center.
This is a list of documented problems, not a failure rate. A problem listed here does not affect every car.
Collected from public pages on 2026-10-17; every entry links to its source. Details can change, so check the source before relying on them. My Auto Owners Hub is independent and not affiliated with Lucid. Found something wrong or missing? Tell us on the contact page.