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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
All problems
14 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- Official fixAirbody
The car could be driven with the front trunk unlatched.
FixOTA 2.0.58 limits speed to 10 mph (16 km/h) with a 'Frunk Open, Speed Limited' message when the frunk is unlatched.
- Official fixAirbody
The front tow eye bracket may be insufficiently attached to the subframe and can detach while the car is being towed.
Symptoms: Tow eye pulls loose during towing; vehicle can separate from the tow truck.
FixService inspects the subframe and adds rivets to the tow eye bracket as needed (Lucid SR-22-02-0).
- WorkaroundGravitybody
The Gravity Grand Touring's roof is all glass and there is no electrochromic (dimming) option, so the cabin bakes in the sun. This matters a lot in Gulf heat. The reviewer called the clip-in cloth shade a poor fix for a car over USD 100,000 and said it takes two hands to fit.
FixWorkaround: buy Lucid's Gravity glass-canopy sunshade set (about USD 250 per The Drive), park in shade, and precondition the cabin while plugged in.
- WorkaroundAirbody
The powered frunk would not latch fully and the 'frunk open' alert stayed on. The car went into limited 'turtle mode' (35 mph maximum) and stayed there even after the frunk was latched by hand.
FixPress down on the frunk lip so both latches click. To clear turtle mode, unplug the car and let it power down fully, about 30 minutes, as Lucid PR advised. The car does not fully sleep while plugged in.
Sources (1)
- WorkaroundAirbody
The Air's Glass Canopy flows from the windshield into the roof. It has UV and heat treatment but no built-in shade, so on hot days the cabin warms up and the only option is more A/C. This is a key concern in Saudi summers.
FixWorkaround: Lucid sells a Glass Canopy mesh sunshade set (USD 170, said to block over 80% of light) and a windshield sunshade. Also park in shade and precondition while plugged in.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitybody
With vehicle power interrupted, the electric interior door release does not work and child locks are inactive, so occupants may not know how to get out.
FixPull the interior door handle past its normal position to the second detent; this operates the mechanical latch. Note that child safety locks are unavailable during a power interruption, so watch children in the rear.
- WorkaroundGravitybody
The Gravity's power liftgate stops partway because of an obstruction, or will not power-close after being left open for a long time. An unlatched liftgate also triggers the Door Ajar warning, shown in red in Drive or Reverse.
Symptoms: Liftgate stops; alert on the centre display; Door Ajar icon.
FixRemove the obstruction and try again. If it fails a second time, close it manually: lower it gently until almost shut and press down until the power cinch pulls it closed, without excess force. The liftgate works only in Park; take care in strong wind.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitybody
Running the windscreen washers with an empty or frozen reservoir can overheat and ruin the washer pump. Frequent washing of dust can empty the reservoir faster.
Symptoms: Low Washer Fluid indicator.
FixRefill the reservoir when the low-fluid indicator shows and do not operate the washers while it is empty or frozen.
- Official fixGravitybodyBeing verified
Irregular window opening/closing behaviour on a small number of vehicles.
Symptoms: Window does not close or open normally. Press reports describe windows that reach the closed position and then reopen, fail to close fully, or ignore the switches.
FixGravity OTA 3.4.2 updated door window software and OTA 3.5.6 corrected the remaining irregular behaviour. Press reports describe a later update, 3.6.5 (around 25 September 2026), for irregular window closing behaviour, and say some faults were mechanical and were fixed by service, for example by replacing a window regulator.
- Official fixAirbodyBeing verified
The wiper arm retaining nuts can loosen, so the wipers slip and stop clearing the windshield (FMVSS 104 non-compliance).
Symptoms: Wipers move but do not sweep properly, or stop wiping.
FixService inspects and tightens the wiper arm nuts and replaces damaged parts, free of charge. NHTSA text lists Lucid number SR-23-02-0; Transport Canada lists SR-23-03-0.
- Official fixAirbodyBeing verified
Edmunds' first Air Dream Edition review criticised build quality and software faults. The Air Edmunds bought did not meet Lucid's newer quality standards after a QC overhaul, so Lucid replaced it with a later-built Grand Touring.
FixLucid swapped the car for a later build.
- Official fixAirbodyBeing verified
In 2022 a new Air Grand Touring owner found the painted charge-port door panel missing after a drive. It had been held on by 3M tape, and a commenter noted that a tape liner had not been removed.
FixLucid service came to fit a spare cover. The owner noted that the panel might need repainting to blend.
Sources (1)
- WorkaroundAirbodyBeing verified
A stone chip or crack in the Air's full Glass Canopy windscreen means an expensive replacement. One owner's 2022 estimate was about USD 2,000 including tax, parts and labour, and quotes vary with ADAS calibration.
FixReplacement is the remedy. Check that your insurance includes glass cover, ask for quotes that include camera/ADAS recalibration, and repair small chips early. In Saudi Arabia, check parts availability and calibration capability with Lucid service.
Sources (1)
- 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.
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.