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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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10 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- WorkaroundAir and GravityclimateSaudi Arabia
Keeping the A/C on recirculation for a long time can fog up the windows. This happens easily when blasting cold air in humid coastal areas such as Jeddah or Dammam.
FixAvoid recirculating cool cabin air for long periods; switch to fresh-air blend, and use windscreen defrost (heat and fan go high and air goes to the windscreen) or rear defrost (auto-off after about 15 minutes) when fogging starts.
- WorkaroundAir and GravityclimateSaudi Arabia
Cabin air filters clog faster where there is more dust or sand in the air, which reduces airflow from the vents. This is typical of Saudi conditions.
Symptoms: Weak airflow from vents; A/C feels less effective.
FixReplace both cabin air filters every year or 12,000 miles (19,310 km), whichever is first, and more often in dusty or sandy environments. Ask a Lucid Service Center for an interval suited to dusty use. Wash off dust and sand promptly as part of exterior care.
- Official fixAirclimateSaudi ArabiaBeing verified
The high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH, supplied by Webasto) can delaminate internally and fail, so the windshield cannot be defrosted.
Symptoms: Reduced or no cabin heat; windshield defrost not working; warning message on the display after the fix is installed.
FixOTA/software update that detects an HVCH failure and warns the driver, with free replacement of failed heaters (SR-24-01-0; expanded by SR-24-04-0). NHTSA opened recall query RQ24002 on the adequacy of this remedy and closed it without action in May 2026; audit query AQ24004 covers the supplier. Press reports note it is the same Webasto heater recalled on the Jaguar I-Pace. In Saudi Arabia, owners check whether their VIN is covered on Recalls.sa and book a free repair with Lucid.
Sources (11)
- NHTSA (recall record, Part 573 summary) · api.nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA (recall record, Part 573 summary) · api.nhtsa.gov
- Transport Canada (Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database) · data.tc.gc.ca
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · api.nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · api.nhtsa.gov
- iCarTea (secondary report via web search; official Saudi site not reachable) · icartea.com
- Carscoops · carscoops.com
- Green Car Reports · greencarreports.com
- NHTSA · static.nhtsa.gov
- Wats Al-Mamlaka (Arabic) · ksa-wats.com
- Erem News (Arabic) · eremnews.com
- Official fixGravityclimate
Rear climate did not activate consistently for second/third-row passengers.
FixGravity OTA 3.6.2/3.6.3 activates rear climate when an occupant or buckled belt is detected and remembers its on/off state.
- Official fixGravityclimate
Windshield fogging was not well managed in cold weather.
FixGravity OTA 3.5.0 improved HVAC airflow distribution for windshield fog management and Active Grille Shutter startup reliability.
- Official fixGravityclimate
Excessive fan speed and noise from climate control at startup, with fan speed not matching the infotainment setting.
Symptoms: The Drive reported that more than half the time the climate system blasted freezing air at full fan speed when the car woke up.
FixGravity OTA 3.3.20 reduced startup noise and aligned fan speed with the command.
- Official fixGravityclimate
Creature Comfort and Keep modes did not cool the cabin effectively.
FixGravity OTA 3.2.2 fixed it; it also improved alerts for headlights, wireless charging, suspension and steering, and Surround View availability.
- Official fixAirclimate
Climate controls could temporarily stop operating as expected.
FixOTA 1.2.185 resolved the temporary interruption of climate control operation.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityclimate
While Creature Comfort Mode or Keep Mode is on, the car cannot install software and cancels all scheduled OTA updates, and cabin preconditioning cannot be started from the app. In Creature Comfort Mode the pedals, window switches and other controls are also disabled.
Symptoms: Scheduled update did not happen; app preconditioning unavailable.
FixTurn the mode off when you return (opening the driver's door ends Creature Comfort Mode), then reschedule the update. Never leave children in the car, and keep watching battery level and phone signal when leaving a pet.
- WorkaroundAirclimate
Rear-zone climate in the Air switches off by itself when the system detects no passengers in the rear seats.
Symptoms: Rear vents stop blowing, for example when cooling the rear before passengers board.
FixThis is designed behaviour. Use front climate SYNC or Max Cool, or Remote Climate from the app, to cool the whole cabin before passengers board; rear controls work once occupants are detected.
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.