The 2022 Lucid Air is a first-year luxury EV with exceptional performance but suffers from early-production software bugs, drive unit mount failures, and thermal management issues typical of a startup manufacturer scaling up. Most problems are software-fixable via OTA updates, but hardware failures can be expensive and parts availability is inconsistent.
Drive Unit Motor Mounts Premature Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-40,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking or banging noise during hard acceleration or deceleration, Vibration felt through floor during regenerative braking, Visible sagging or misalignment of drive unit housing on lift
Fix: Replace front or rear drive unit mounts (often both). Requires lifting vehicle, supporting drive unit with transmission jack, and R&R of mount hardware. 3-5 hours labor depending on AWD vs RWD configuration. Lucid updated mount design in late 2022 production.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,400
High Voltage Battery Thermal Management Software Faults
Common · high severity
Symptoms: Reduced charging speed warnings ("Battery thermal management active"), Range loss of 15-25% in cold weather despite preconditioning, Check battery system warnings with no clear fault codes, Coolant pump cycling excessively even when parked
Fix: Most cases resolved via OTA software update (covered under recall). Persistent cases require inverter coolant flush/refill and temperature sensor replacement in battery pack. Software update: 1 hour. Hardware fix: 6-8 hours to access pack sensors and perform coolant service.
Estimated cost: $0 (OTA update) or $2,800-4,200 (hardware)
Inverter Coolant Leaks at Quick-Disconnect Fittings
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 20,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Pink/orange coolant puddles under vehicle (glycol-based), Inverter overheating warnings during highway driving, Reduced power mode or limp mode activation, Low coolant warning on dash
Fix: Replace failed quick-disconnect couplers on inverter cooling lines. Requires coolant drain, inverter partial removal for access, fitting replacement, system refill and vacuum bleed. Early production units had defective O-rings in fittings. 4-6 hours labor plus coolant and fittings.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200
DreamDrive Pro ADAS Calibration Drift
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Highway Assist disengages randomly with "cameras obstructed" message despite clean lenses, Lane centering pulls consistently left or right, Adaptive cruise brakes unnecessarily for non-existent obstacles, Forward collision warnings for phantom objects
Fix: Requires OTA software update plus static camera recalibration using factory alignment targets. Some cases need camera module replacement if physical misalignment detected. Software update plus static calibration: 2-3 hours. Camera replacement adds 3-4 hours.
Estimated cost: $600-1,200 (calibration) or $2,500-3,800 (with hardware)
HVAC Defroster Actuator Failures
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 10,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Clicking or ticking noise from dash when adjusting climate controls, Defrost mode directs air to footwell instead of windshield, Inability to clear windshield fog despite running defrost at max, Climate control screen shows wrong mode than actual airflow
Fix: Replace failed blend door actuator behind center dash panel. Requires partial dash disassembly from passenger side to access HVAC box. Covered under recall for some VINs. 3-4 hours labor for actuator replacement.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
12V Battery Premature Depletion
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Vehicle won't wake from sleep, dead 12V with full high-voltage battery charge, Accessories like door handles won't activate, Frunk won't open electrically (manual release required), Multiple electrical warnings after jump start
Fix: Early production cars had undersized 12V battery and aggressive vampire drain from infotainment staying partially awake. Software update reduces parasitic draw. 12V battery replacement if damaged from deep discharge. Battery replacement: 0.5 hours. Programming/update: 1 hour.
Estimated cost: $300-600
Glass Canopy Roof Rear Seal Leaks
Rare · medium severity
Symptoms: Water dripping from rear headliner near C-pillar after car wash or rain, Musty smell in cabin, Wet carpet in rear footwell driver or passenger side, Visible water staining on rear glass edge trim
Fix: Remove rear interior trim panels, re-seal glass canopy rear edge with updated adhesive/seal. Some cases require full glass R&R if adhesive bond compromised. Reseal in place: 4-5 hours. Full glass removal/reinstall: 8-10 hours plus recalibration of roof-mounted sensors.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,000 (reseal) or $4,500-6,500 (R&R)
Owner tips
Keep vehicle plugged in daily to prevent 12V battery depletion from parasitic draw — high-voltage battery will top off the 12V system
Accept all OTA software updates promptly — Lucid pushes critical fixes for thermal management and ADAS calibration regularly
Use Lucid-approved coolant only for inverter system (pink DexCool-type will damage seals)
Inspect drive unit mounts annually if you use Launch Mode or frequent hard acceleration — early failure indicator is faint clunk during regen
Extended warranty is essential for used purchase — parts availability through indie shops is poor and dealership network is sparse
Impressive tech and performance, but buy used only with comprehensive warranty coverage — first-year production quirks and limited service network make DIY ownership risky for anyone outside a major metro area.
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Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V670000
2025-10-07
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0.
The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 24V495000
2024-06-28
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Consequence: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 24V011000
2024-01-10
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Consequence: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
Consequence: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-05-0.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V520000
2023-07-27
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
VISIBILITY/WIPER · 23V521000
2023-07-27
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 23V523000
2023-07-27
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.
Consequence: A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-04-0.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS · 23V110000
2023-02-22
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.
Consequence: Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid Service Centers will update the vehicle software and replace the contactor switches, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-01-0.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · 22V727000
2022-09-29
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. The front tow eye bracket may be inadequately attached to the subframe and can detach during towing.
Consequence: A detached tow eye bracket can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid Service Centers will inspect the subframe and add rivets to the tow eye bracket as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-22-02-0.
Lucid Motors, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 Air vehicles (all grades). The display wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can disable the display screens. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: Disabled display screens will not show critical information, such as the speedometer, gear selection indicators, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is NCR-22-01-0.
SUSPENSION:FRONT · 22V090000
2022-02-16
Lucid Motors, Inc. (Lucid Motors) is recalling certain 2022 Air vehicles. The snap ring below the front strut damper may fail, resulting in a sudden drop in ride height or front brake line damage.
Consequence: A sudden drop in ride height while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. In addition, brake line damage can result in a loss of brake function. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lucid Studios or satellite service centers will inspect and replace the front strut dampers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid Motors customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid Motors number for this recall is N01.
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