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This page covers 26 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the 2022 Lucid Air.
Complaints about the 2022 Lucid Air are spread across several systems, with powertrain and propulsion issues drawing the most reports. Owners describe unexpected vehicle behavior including the car moving forward on its own while stopped, front camera error messages appearing alongside traction control warnings, and brakes not responding as expected. The forward collision avoidance system also generates complaints, with owners noting it behaved unexpectedly in low-speed situations. A handful of reports involve the specialized 21-inch tires, owners describe sidewall bubbling from minor road impacts and difficulty sourcing replacements, since the tires are Lucid-specific and reportedly were unavailable through U.S. dealers at the time of the complaints. One isolated report describes an incorrect tire being installed at the factory, with a mismatched size on one rear wheel at delivery.
23
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
By System
The 2022 Lucid Air has 26 recalls, with the most serious being a cluster of drivetrain issues where the electric motors can cut out without warning, causing sudden loss of drive power and raising the risk of a crash.
Several separate but related problems can cause this power loss: the high-voltage battery contactors can open unexpectedly while driving, the inverter can fail and shut down a drive motor, a software fault during adaptive cruise control operation can drop power, and floor mat accessories sold for certain vehicles can trap the accelerator pedal and prevent the car from slowing down. On the suspension side, a snap ring below the front strut can fail, causing a sudden drop in ride height or damaging the front brake lines, which can mean reduced or total loss of braking.
Rear heated seats have two recalls noting that temperature monitoring can stop working, leaving the heaters running unchecked and creating a burn risk. The windshield defroster cluster has its own set of recalls where the high-voltage coolant heater can fail to clear the windshield, and wiper arm nuts can loosen and cause the wipers to stop clearing the glass properly. Rearview camera problems appear in multiple recalls, with the camera image failing to appear or showing a delayed view when reversing. The driver display screens can also go dark due to wiring that contacts the steering shaft or is not properly secured, taking the speedometer and warning indicators with them. A front tow eye bracket can detach during towing, separating the vehicle from the tow truck.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
A software issue prevents the rearview camera image from displaying on your screen and shows a "Camera Error" message. This affects vehicles with the optional DreamDrive Pro package.
What the fix does
Lucid sent a wireless software update to your vehicle. Accept the update when prompted, or contact Lucid customer care for help. No action needed if you have software version 2.8.17 or later.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rearview camera image may not appear on the screen when you shift into reverse, affecting your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Lucid will send a free software update to your vehicle automatically over-the-air to restore the rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue may delay or prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on your display when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Lucid sent a wireless software update to your vehicle. Accept the update when prompted, or contact Lucid customer care for assistance. No action needed if you have software version 2.8.0 or later.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The lower console display may fail to show the rearview camera image or display a delayed or inaccurate view of what is behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Lucid will install a free over-the-air software update to fix the rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The accelerator pedal can catch on the all-weather floor mat, causing it to stick and preventing the vehicle from slowing down when you release the pedal.
What the fix does
Remove the driver's all-weather floor mat. Lucid will provide inspection instructions by email and reimburse you for the affected mat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When the vehicle detects a hardware communication problem, the high voltage system may shut down while driving, cutting off engine power.
What the fix does
Lucid released a free software update on June 24, 2024, that prevents this shutdown from occurring during motion.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
High-voltage electrical connections may lose contact intermittently, causing fail-safe software to cut power from the battery to the wheels while driving, resulting in sudden loss of power.
What the fix does
Lucid sends a wireless software update to your vehicle. Accept the update when prompted, or contact Lucid customer care or a service center for assistance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high voltage coolant heater may fail, preventing the windshield defroster from working properly.
What the fix does
A software update will detect heater failures and alert you. Failed heaters will be replaced. Updates and repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue could cause power to the wheels to stop working under certain conditions.
What the fix does
Lucid sent a wireless software update to your vehicle. Accept the update, or contact Lucid customer care if you need help. No action needed if your vehicle has software version 2.1.30 or later.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Software versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26 may cause a fault when adaptive cruise control is active, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Lucid released a free over-the-air software update in October 2023 to fix the issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage coolant heater may fail, reducing cabin heat and preventing the windshield defrost system from working properly.
What the fix does
Lucid sends a software update that monitors the heater and alerts you to problems. A service center will replace the heater if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high voltage coolant heater may fail, preventing the windshield defroster from working.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to detect heater failure and alert you. Failed heaters will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue prevents the rear heated seat temperature from being monitored, allowing the seats to remain on even when overheating, potentially causing discoloration or charring.
What the fix does
Lucid will send you a software update via email with installation instructions. Contact Lucid Customer Care or a service center for help. No action needed if your vehicle has software version 2.1.26 or later.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear seat heater temperature monitoring system may stop working, allowing the rear seats to overheat.
What the fix does
Lucid will install a free software update over the air to restore proper temperature monitoring.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The inverter power module may fail, causing the drive motor to shut down unexpectedly and cut power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Lucid will mail instructions for a software update that prevents the motor from shutting down if the inverter fails. Contact Lucid Customer Care if you need help.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The nuts securing the windshield wiper arms can loosen, causing the wipers to slip and fail to clear the windshield properly.
What the fix does
Lucid will contact you by email to schedule a service appointment where technicians will inspect and tighten the wiper arm nuts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms can loosen over time, which may cause the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Lucid Service Centers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display on the screen in certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with specific software versions, limiting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Lucid will install a free software update over-the-air to restore rearview camera display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The inverter power module may fail. If it does, older software versions won't detect the failure, causing sudden loss of engine power.
What the fix does
Lucid released a free software update that addresses this issue. Install it through the over-the-air update system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery contactors may open unexpectedly, causing sudden loss of power to the drive motors while driving.
What the fix does
Lucid sends a wireless software update that monitors contactor condition. If replacement is needed, Lucid schedules service to replace the contactors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The electrical switches that send power to the drive motors may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the motors.
What the fix does
Lucid will update your vehicle's software and replace the contactor switches as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire and loading information label doesn't show in both English and French that there is no spare tire. It shows only "NONE" instead of "NONE / AUCUN" as required by Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Lucid corrected the tire and loading information label on all new vehicles to display the spare tire information in both English and French.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front tow eye bracket may not be securely fastened to the subframe and could detach while towing the vehicle.
What the fix does
Lucid Service Centers will inspect the subframe and add rivets to secure the tow eye bracket as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Wiring for the center and left driver displays may contact the steering shaft and become damaged, causing the speedometer, gear indicators, warning lights, and other dashboard notifications to stop displaying.
What the fix does
Lucid will email you to schedule a service center visit for inspection and securing of the wiring harness, with replacement if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wiring harness connecting to the display screens may not be properly secured, which can cause the display screens to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The snap ring holding the front strut damper can fail, causing the front end to drop suddenly or damaging the front brake line.
What the fix does
Lucid will inspect and replace the front strut dampers as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
