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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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12 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitydriver-assistanceSaudi Arabia
DreamDrive features become unavailable or degraded when a sensor or camera is blocked or affected by conditions. The manual lists dirt or fog on sensors, bright direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold, wraps or stickers, bike racks, a damaged bumper and Sprint mode. Dust and strong sun make this relevant in Saudi Arabia.
Symptoms: Warning on the driver display naming the blocked component; related settings greyed out under DreamDrive; Collision Protection disabled/fault indicators.
FixClean the indicated sensor or camera as the cleaning instructions describe and remove any obstruction. If the warning persists, or the fault is not a blockage, contact a Lucid Service Center. Have DreamDrive components serviced at Lucid.
- Official fixGravitydriver-assistance
Driver Monitoring Camera reliability limited Hands-Free Drive Assist availability; fob detection inside/outside was inconsistent.
FixGravity OTA 3.6.4 improved camera reliability and key fob detection.
- Official fixGravitydriver-assistance
Driver assistance could disengage unexpectedly or enter fault conditions.
FixGravity OTA 3.6.2 improved driver assistance stability.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitydriver-assistance
Drive Assist is unavailable on a new car or after service until sensors calibrate.
FixDrive with Adaptive Cruise Control on a straight, well-marked highway for 30-45 uninterrupted minutes until the steering-wheel icon appears.
- WorkaroundGravitydriver-assistance
At night on the highway, the speed-sign function kept reading the minimum speed (60 km/h) on signs that show both the minimum and maximum as the speed limit, and adjusted the car's speed to it.
FixTurn off the speed-sign-based speed adjustment in settings.
Sources (1)
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitydriver-assistance
Radar performance can be degraded temporarily by external interference such as nearby radar frequencies, causing a one-time notification and then a system-alert icon.
FixTemporary, intermittent alerts usually mean external interference and clear on their own when radar returns to normal. If degradation warnings persist, contact a Lucid Service Center.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravitydriver-assistance
The driver-monitoring (interior) camera behind the steering wheel can be blocked, for example by a badly positioned steering column, so Distracted and Drowsy Driver alerts become unavailable and hands-free features that rely on it may be affected.
Symptoms: 'Driver Monitoring Camera Cannot Detect Driver's Face' indicator or an alert on the centre display.
FixAdjust the steering column so it does not block the camera and remove any obstruction; the car notifies you when the view is clear. Note that these alerts do not work below 25 mph (40 km/h).
- WorkaroundGravitydriver-assistance
With a rear bike rack or cargo carrier fitted, the Gravity's rear sensors can be obstructed. Rear Attachment Optimization then limits some DreamDrive features, and if it is left on after the rack is removed those features stay reduced.
FixTurn on Settings > DreamDrive > Rear Attachment Optimization when the system does not detect the attachment automatically, and turn it off after removing the rack to restore DreamDrive features. If the rack has an electrical connection, TOW mode may switch on: turn TOW mode off and use Rear Attachment Optimization before driving.
- 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)
- Official fixGravitydriver-assistanceBeing verified
Hands-free highway driving was promised for the Gravity in 2025 but slipped repeatedly. The CEO said it was 'a few weeks' away in March 2026, and a configurator briefly listed Q3. Reviewers who tested the car before mid-2026 could not use it.
FixDelivered in UX 3.6 (from 8 June 2026) for Gravity SUVs with DreamDrive 2 Pro in North America. Availability in the GCC was not confirmed in the sources.
- WorkaroundGravitydriver-assistanceBeing verified
On Out of Spec's long-term 2027 Gravity loaner, lane changes and lane centering misbehaved.
FixLucid told the reviewer that resetting the vehicle would fix it. Later he reported lane centering worked decently over about 1,000 highway miles, and his 1,500-mile update said the bugs were much improved but not perfect.
- 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.
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.