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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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13 resultsReport statistics by problem (NHTSA)
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage batterySaudi Arabia
Lucid warns that leaving the car for more than 24 hours at ambient temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F) or below -20 °C can greatly reduce battery life and performance. Saudi summer temperatures regularly reach this range.
FixWhenever the car must stay in such heat, keep it plugged in so the battery can be cooled. Park in a garage or shade rather than direct sun, and for long periods leave it plugged in with the charge limit at Daily (about 50%).
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage batterySaudi Arabia
Creature Comfort Mode keeps cooling until the battery reaches 1% (about 4-5 miles of range). In Saudi heat, a long stop can therefore leave the car almost empty.
FixCheck charge before using it and watch the live status in the Lucid app. Do not leave pets for long periods. Plug in where possible, and charge promptly afterwards. The manual says not to leave the battery near 0%.
- Official fixAirhigh-voltage battery
No driver warning existed for a detected battery operation concern.
FixOTA 1.2.76 added a driver warning if the vehicle detects a concern with battery operation.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
Battery reaches 0% or the car will not start charging afterwards.
FixContact Customer Care or 24/7 Roadside Assistance for transport; check station and connector seating; to prevent it while parked, set charge limit to Daily and leave the car plugged in, and monitor from the app.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
The car detects a problem in the high-voltage drive system and shows 'Battery System Fault: Vehicle powering down in 2 minutes'.
Symptoms: Red message in the centre of the driver display with audible alerts; drive power is cut after 2 minutes.
FixPull over safely and stop straight away. After 2 minutes the car disengages drive power on its own to protect components and occupants. Then contact Lucid Customer Care or Roadside Assistance.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
The car detects a problem with the battery pack itself and shows 'Battery System Fault: Evacuate Vehicle Immediately'.
Symptoms: Red evacuation warning with audible alerts on the driver display.
FixStop, get everyone out of the vehicle immediately and move away, then contact Customer Care. Do not stay inside to troubleshoot.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
A 'High Temperature Detected for High-Voltage Battery' indicator can appear, which matters in Saudi summer heat. The manual warns that performance may be reduced while such alerts are shown.
Symptoms: Battery high-temperature icon on the driver display; possible reduced power, regenerative braking or charging speed.
FixFollow any on-screen instructions and expect reduced performance until it clears. The manual's battery-care advice for heat: avoid parking in direct sun on hot days and keep the car plugged in so the battery can be thermally conditioned. If the alert persists, contact Lucid service.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
When remaining range falls below 50 mi / 80 km a yellow (amber) low-battery indicator appears, and below 10 mi / 16 km further warnings appear and the car may shut down. Scheduled Charging is also switched off automatically below 10 mi / 16 km.
Symptoms: Low-battery indicator and warnings on the driver display.
FixHead for a charger once range is under 80 km, remembering the estimate varies with terrain and temperature. Below 16 km go to the nearest charger immediately to avoid a shutdown. Charging starts at once when plugged in because scheduling is disabled at very low charge.
- WorkaroundGravityhigh-voltage battery
The Gravity manual warns that if the battery reaches 0% (0 km range) it must not stay there for more than 24 hours, or the high-voltage battery can be permanently damaged, and repair may not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FixCharge immediately after reaching 0% (arrange transport to a charger through Roadside Assistance if needed). Keep a healthy charge, generally 30-80%, and leave the car plugged in at the Daily limit when parked for long periods.
- WorkaroundAir and Gravityhigh-voltage battery
The driver display shows a warning indicator when poor battery-pack health is detected, and the Pilot Panel shows a warning when the pack needs service.
FixContact Lucid Customer Care to schedule a service appointment. Gradual capacity loss is normal for lithium-ion batteries; the warning signals more than normal ageing.
- Official fixAirhigh-voltage batteryBeing verified
When a hardware communication fault is detected, High Voltage Interlock software could open the HV contactors while driving.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive power while moving.
FixFree OTA software update released June 24, 2024 (Lucid SR-24-03-0). Lucid counted 10 cases; owner letters were mailed in August 2024.
- Official fixAirhigh-voltage batteryBeing verified
The high-voltage battery contactors that feed the drive motors can open unexpectedly, cutting power to the motors.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive power while driving.
FixSoftware update (OTA in Canada) that lets Lucid check contactor health, plus contactor replacement where needed, free of charge (Lucid SR-23-01-0 / SCR-23-01-0).
- Official fixAirhigh-voltage batteryBeing verified
The high-voltage battery in Edmunds' long-term 2022 Air Grand Touring was replaced in 2024. Edmunds says it was a preemptive replacement under a recall/campaign. InsideEVs attributes it to a coolant leak.
FixReplaced under warranty. Edmunds later measured no battery degradation and said the car left 'better than when it arrived', after more than 60 OTA updates.
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.
