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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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8 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- No fixAircharging
Lucid Air charges at only about 50 kW at Tesla Superchargers. Press reports say access has been available since 31 July 2025 with Lucid's DC NACS-to-CCS1 adapter (USD 220), that charging is slow at about 200 miles per hour, and that the short Tesla cables can mean taking two bays.
FixExpected behaviour: most Superchargers run near 400 V, so Air boosts voltage through its Wunderbox, capped at 50 kW; only V3+ Superchargers work. Gravity boosts via its rear drive unit (up to ~220-225 kW). Press reports advise using 800 V or higher CCS fast chargers for full speed and only the Lucid-approved adapter.
- No fixAirownership
Used Air values have fallen steeply, about 50% over three years by iSeeCars and KBB data, with around 63% projected over five years. Heavy new-car discounts and price cuts in 2024 and 2025 added to the drop.
FixNo known fix yet.
- No fixAir and Gravityinfotainment
Amazon Alexa is no longer supported in Lucid vehicles, and Lucid Assistant does not support smart-home devices, so owners who used Alexa lose those functions.
FixUse Lucid Assistant for car controls, navigation, calls and media; use CarPlay/Android Auto voice assistants for phone-based services. No smart-home replacement is offered.
- No fixGravityaccessBeing verified
The Gravity has been sold without the phone-as-a-key feature the Air has. Lucid moved the target from 'later in 2026' to Q3 2026, then delayed it again to Q1 2027 and apologised to owners.
FixNo phone key yet. Use the fob or NFC card. The Lucid app added Remote Start for the Gravity in March 2026, but it does not unlock by proximity.
- No fixGravitysuspensionBeing verified
Owner videos describe the air-suspension ride height letting the front grind onto parking stops, and phantom braking inside a garage. A follow-up video title says the problems were still not fixed.
FixNo known fix yet.
- No fixAirsoftwareBeing verified
Engineering Explained's Air switched its stop mode from Hold to Roll by itself, so the car rolled forward downhill when the driver expected it to hold. Other settings, such as the battery display units, had also changed on their own.
FixNo fix reported. Workaround: check the stop mode and key settings after updates or profile changes. Lucid bought the car back under a lemon-law process.
- No fixAirserviceBeing verified
Lucid has reportedly refused parts or service, including safety-recall work, for salvage-titled Airs. In one widely covered case it required a costly 're-shell' (about USD 50,000 in parts and labour) and the car stayed in a speed-limited service mode. This is a risk for cheap imported US salvage cars.
FixLater reports say Lucid's legal team offered to take the cars and reset the errors in-house. Warranty can be voided for salvage-branded cars. Check the title history before buying an imported used Air.
- No fixAirownershipBeing verified
Consumer Reports' 2025 Air reliability page, as quoted by The Weekly Driver, says the 2025 Air is 'much less reliable than other cars from the same model year'. No component breakdown is given because the survey sample is small.
FixThere is no direct fix. Buyers should check that every recall and OTA remedy has been applied, keep the warranty valid (install required updates), and consider how far they are from Lucid service.
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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.