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Front Strut Snap-Ring Failure / Suspension Drop and Brake Line Damage
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
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18 NHTSA recalls: 3 camera, 5 power-loss, 2 driveshaft campaigns. Repeated repairs or 30+ service days? Learn your California lemon-law rights.
You paid six figures for the future of the American electric car. Lucid's promises were extraordinary: 516 miles of EPA range — the highest of any production EV — and a 900-volt electrical architecture borrowed from motorsport. MotorTrend gave the 2022 Air Car of the Year. The design was genuinely beautiful; the technology, genuinely advanced.
Then the service requests started.
Lucid Air owners — many of whom paid $130,000 to $250,000 — have navigated 18 NHTSA recall campaigns in the Air's first five production years. Three separate campaigns have been opened for rearview camera failures alone. Two for driveshaft separation. Five total for electric propulsion power loss. Two for the windshield defroster — the second explicitly expanding the first because the original remedy was insufficient.
But the recall record is only part of the story. Lucid operates fewer than 30 company-owned US service centers with no franchised dealer backup. When an Air's rear inverter develops an internal friction fault — Recall 26V309000 — or the glass canopy roof begins dripping on the passenger seat, the distance to the nearest Lucid Studio matters enormously. Owners have reported vehicles parked at Lucid facilities for six, eight, twelve weeks awaiting parts or a qualified technician.
Under California's Song-Beverly Act, that waiting time is legally significant. Every calendar day your Air spends at a Lucid service center during the warranty period is an out-of-service day the law counts. Thirty cumulative days creates a rebuttable lemon presumption — regardless of how many different defects caused those stays. For owners who have been through the defroster recall, the camera recall, and a power-loss event, that 30-day threshold may already be in the rearview mirror.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
A front strut snap-ring failure that causes a sudden drop in ride height or damages a brake line at speed directly threatens vehicle control — qualifying as a safety defect under Song-Beverly. If Lucid requires more than one repair attempt to fully resolve snap-ring or strut-related symptoms, or if the owner experiences a return of the condition after the recall remedy, that repair pattern may support a lemon-law claim. Preserve the recall notice, all repair orders, and any documentation of symptoms before the recall 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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
The Lucid Air's instrument and navigation displays are the primary interface for speed, gear selection, warnings, and navigation — disabling them while driving creates a crash risk that NHTSA confirmed under FMVSS 101. If an owner's vehicle required multiple visits to secure or replace the wiring harness, or experienced a display failure recurrence after the recall remedy, those additional repair attempts count toward Song-Beverly eligibility thresholds.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A tow eye bracket that detaches during towing can separate the vehicle from the tow vehicle and cause a crash. While this defect is most likely to manifest during a tow event (e.g., after another recall-related failure), the remedy service visit itself counts as a repair attempt. Owners who have had the bracket inspected or riveted more than once should document all visits.
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.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Recall 23V110000 addressed electrically activated contactor switches that could unexpectedly open and cut off drive power mid-motion — a loss-of-drive at speed that NHTSA classified as crash-risk. Lucid's remedy required both a software update and physical replacement of contactor switches at a service center. If either component of the remedy was not fully completed, or if the owner experienced a power-loss event after the recall remedy, those events constitute additional repair attempts under Song-Beverly.
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.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Three separate NHTSA recall campaigns (23V520, 25V670, 26V017) have been opened for Lucid Air rearview camera failures — a pattern demonstrating that software updates have not durably resolved the underlying defect. An owner affected by this recall who later received the 25V670 or 26V017 remedy has experienced multiple repair attempts for the same functional defect category, which is directly relevant to Song-Beverly's reasonable-repair-attempt analysis.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Wiper failure in wet conditions reduces visibility to near-zero and creates an immediate crash risk — NHTSA confirmed noncompliance with FMVSS 104. The physical remedy (inspection and tightening of wiper arm nuts) is simple, but if the condition recurs after the recall service, that recurrence is a separate repair attempt under Song-Beverly and warrants documentation.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 23V523000 confirmed that Lucid Air software older than v2.0.64 could fail to respond to an inverter power module failure, causing abrupt loss of drive power without warning — a crash hazard. The OTA remedy was pushed by Lucid, but owners who later experienced drive-power loss under 24V076000 (ACC software) or 24V497000 (HVIL) faced repeat loss-of-drive events in the same powertrain system, which may collectively establish a pattern of unremedied safety defects.
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.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
A seat heater that operates without upper-temperature limit monitoring can deliver burns to occupants — NHTSA treated this as a safety defect under 23V708000. The OTA remedy restored temperature monitoring software. If a Lucid Air owner experienced seat heating abnormalities before or after the recall OTA, those episodes should be documented; a software OTA that fails to fully apply counts as an incomplete repair attempt.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 24V011000 established that a failed high-voltage coolant heater left the windshield unable to defrost — directly impairing visibility and creating crash risk. This defect was so persistent that NHTSA opened a second, expanded recall campaign (24V495000 — see iss-11) just six months later covering MY2022-2024 vehicles. An owner whose vehicle was subject to both campaigns has documented evidence of two repair attempts for the same core defect, which directly advances a Song-Beverly claim.
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 cust
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 24V076000 confirmed that DreamDrive adaptive cruise control software could cause a sudden loss of drive power at highway speed — a serious crash hazard. The OTA remedy was retroactively pushed in October 2023, but owners who experienced an actual loss-of-drive event before or after the OTA may have a safety impairment claim. Combined with the phantom braking documented in iss-22 (same software stack), this builds a multi-incident ADAS defect pattern under Song-Beverly.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 24V495000 is an explicit expansion of 24V011000 to cover MY2022-2024 vehicles — meaning NHTSA and Lucid acknowledged the prior recall's scope was insufficient. An owner whose 2023 or 2024 Air experienced defroster failure and then received the 24V495 remedy has been through at least two repair attempts (the initial service visit plus the expansion recall) for the same visibility-critical safety defect, directly supporting Song-Beverly eligibility.
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 Aug
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 24V497000 addressed HVIL software that could disconnect the main HV contactors during motion — cutting all drive power and creating a crash risk. An owner whose Lucid Air lost drive power more than once (under this recall and/or under 23V110000 or 23V523000) has a documented pattern of repeated loss-of-drive events in the same HV propulsion system. Multiple distinct campaigns covering the same functional failure — loss of drive power — are powerful evidence of a persistent safety defect under Song-Beverly.
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.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Recall 24V836000 addressed a wiring harness too short for the rear drive unit on Air Pure RWD models, causing strain on the electrical connection and complete loss of drive power. MY2024-2025 Pure owners should confirm this recall remedy was fully completed and that no power-loss events occurred after the harness replacement. Any post-remedy power-loss incident is a separate repair attempt toward Song-Beverly eligibility.
Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
clunking from drivetrain; loss of drive power; vehicle may roll when parked
Recall 25V669000 addressed improperly secured half-shaft bolts that could allow the driveshaft to separate from the drive unit on Pure RWD models. Driveshaft separation causes abrupt loss of drive power and can result in a shaft contacting the road surface, creating a crash hazard. This campaign was subsequently expanded under 26V193000 (see iss-17), meaning Lucid and NHTSA acknowledged the initial remedy scope was insufficient — a fact that strengthens a lemon argument for owners subject to both campaigns.
Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, 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-25-03-0.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 25V670000 is the second NHTSA campaign for Lucid Air rearview camera failure (following 23V520000), covering the same MY2022-2025 population for a related but distinct failure mode — a delayed or inaccurate rearview image. NHTSA's 25V670 letter notes that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing, suggesting delayed disclosure. An owner affected by both 23V520 and 25V670 has experienced at least two rearview camera repair attempts — a pattern that supports Song-Beverly eligibility for this specific safety system defect.
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
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 26V017000 is the third NHTSA rearview camera recall for the Lucid Air, targeting the AD02 camera package and software versions 2.8.0-2.8.16. The existence of three separate NHTSA recall campaigns for the same core function — rearview camera display — over a four-year span is compelling evidence that Lucid has not durably resolved the underlying defect. Owners with vehicles affected by multiple rearview camera recalls have the strongest available record of repeated repair attempts for a single safety system failure under Song-Beverly.
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.
clunking from drivetrain; loss of drive power; vehicle may roll when parked
Recall 26V193000 explicitly expands the prior driveshaft campaign (25V669000), confirming that the initial remedy scope or fix was insufficient for the full population of affected 2024-2026 Air Pure RWD vehicles. An expansion recall is legally significant: it demonstrates that Lucid was aware of a continuing defect after the first recall remedy was applied. Owners whose vehicles were subject to both campaigns — or who experienced a driveshaft separation after the first remedy — have strong multi-attempt evidence for a Song-Beverly claim.
Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Recall 26V309000 addresses a Gen 4 inverter that can develop internal friction and fail, causing loss of drive power on MY2024-2025 Air Pure RWD models. This is the third NHTSA propulsion-system power-loss recall for the Lucid Air — following 23V110000 (contactor switches) and 24V836000 (wiring harness). Each involved loss of drive power as the defect consequence. Owners of 2024-2025 Pure RWD models subject to both 24V836 and 26V309 have experienced two distinct powertrain power-loss recalls, with remedy letters from each counting as separate repair attempts under Song-Beverly.
Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's
all screens go black; infotainment frozen; touchscreen unresponsive while driving; vehicle unable to start after OTA update; climate controls locked out; navigation unresponsive; car requires flatbed tow after software update
When an OTA update bricks a Lucid Air and requires a tow and multi-day service visit, each such event counts as a 'repair attempt' and a period of days out of service under Song-Beverly. An owner who has experienced two or more OTA-related inoperability events — particularly if combined with other documented defects — may have a strong out-of-service day count supporting lemon presumption. California law does not require the same defect to recur; a pattern of distinct software-driven failures can collectively establish substantial impairment of use.
Lucid pushes an OTA remediation or performs a manual flash at a service center. In severe brick cases the vehicle must be flatbedded; a factory-level firmware restore is performed. Typically covered under warranty. Extended wait times at Lucid service centers have been reported while awaiting a technician appointment.
estimated range far below EPA rating; range drops sharply in cold weather; highway range 100+ miles below advertised; battery shows full charge but range estimate is lower than expected; dealer says degradation is 'within spec'
A range-versus-EPA-claim dispute alone is unlikely to sustain a Song-Beverly claim without evidence that the HV battery itself is defective beyond the EPA test-cycle gap. However, if an owner can document that the battery is delivering range materially below even conservative real-world expectations — for example, under 300 miles at moderate speeds on a vehicle warranted at 516 EPA miles — and Lucid has declined to replace or repair the pack, this may support a warranty breach argument. The issue becomes stronger when combined with charging complaints or battery warning events.
No recall or TSB issued; Lucid's position is that the EPA number is the legal standard and real-world performance variation is within tolerance. Owners seeking a remedy are typically advised to use Lucid's range estimator tool and adjust driving style. Some owners have sought warranty claims for alleged battery degradation beyond normal; outcomes vary by service center.
charging speed drops to near-trickle at public DCFC station; charge session terminates unexpectedly; estimated charge time jumps from 30 minutes to 4+ hours; charger shows error or stops communicating with vehicle; 900V incompatibility message; CCS charging fails to initiate at EVgo, ChargePoint, or Blink
Consistent inability to charge reliably at publicly available DC fast-chargers — particularly when this leaves an owner stranded or unable to complete a planned trip — can constitute substantial impairment of use under Song-Beverly. The issue is strengthened if Lucid service has been contacted, documented the complaint, and provided no durable fix. Lemon-law analysis would need to weigh whether the impairment stems from a vehicle defect versus third-party infrastructure limitations; owner complaint documentation and service records are critical.
Lucid has pushed OTA updates to improve CCS charger compatibility over time. For session interruptions, restarting the charge session or moving to a different station is often the immediate fix. Long-term, owners are advised to use Electrify America for reliable DCFC. No recall or TSB issued as of Jun 30, 2026.
sudden hard braking on clear highway; ADAS applies brakes for no apparent reason; lane keep assist jerks steering wheel; DreamDrive disengages without warning; phantom braking in stop-and-go traffic; steering over-correction near lane markings; adaptive cruise control applies brakes suddenly at highway speed
Phantom braking by an ADAS system at highway speed — startling the driver, risking a rear-end collision from following traffic, and occurring repeatedly despite multiple software updates — is a safety defect that substantially impairs use and safety under Song-Beverly. The adjacent recall 24V076000 (loss of drive during ACC) confirms NHTSA has already found the DreamDrive software capable of safety-relevant failures. An owner with multiple phantom-braking events documented in repair orders, even if each individual event is characterized as 'cannot duplicate,' may have strong grounds for a safety-impairment claim.
OTA software updates from Lucid have improved ADAS calibration on several occasions. In persistent cases, service center recalibration of the forward camera or lidar sensor array may be performed. Owners can disable lane-keep and reduce ADAS sensitivity in the Lucid app, though this disables safety features.
vehicle will not turn on or respond to key fob; Lucid app shows car offline; 12V service required warning; screens dark and unresponsive; car requires jump start or tow after sitting unplugged for 2-3 days; 12V battery replaced but issue returns within months
A vehicle that requires multiple 12V battery replacements within the warranty period — each time resulting in a tow or service visit — can contribute meaningfully to both repair-attempt counts and cumulative days out of service under Song-Beverly. The Lucid's limited service network means each 12V failure can generate 3-5+ days out of service. Owners with documented repeat 12V failures should preserve all repair orders, tow records, and rental car receipts.
Lucid replaces the 12V auxiliary battery under warranty and, in some cases, updates software to reduce parasitic drain. Owners are advised to keep the vehicle plugged in when not in use. Repeat replacements have been reported, suggesting a software or DC-DC converter issue may underlie the symptom in some vehicles.
frunk will not open via button or app; frunk stuck closed; frunk does not latch fully after closing; frunk lid slightly ajar at highway speed; power frunk actuator makes grinding noise; frunk release unresponsive
A frunk that improperly latches and lifts at speed is a potential safety hazard and is analogous to hood-latch defects that have triggered NHTSA recalls on other makes. If a Lucid Air owner has had the frunk latch repaired twice or more for the same failure mode, this repair pattern contributes to Song-Beverly claim eligibility, particularly if combined with other documented safety issues.
Lucid service replaces the latch actuator assembly or re-flashes the body control module under warranty. Emergency manual access to a stuck-closed frunk requires a service technician. No recall issued as of Jun 30, 2026.
high-pitched whine from rear of vehicle under acceleration; grinding or humming from rear drivetrain at low speed; noise worsens under load or during regenerative braking; dealer confirms noise originates from rear motor or gearbox; motor or gearbox replaced under warranty but noise returns
A recurring whine or grinding from the rear drivetrain that required two or more repair attempts — especially if each visit resulted in multi-day service downtime at a Lucid facility — counts toward Song-Beverly repair-attempt and out-of-service day totals. The in-house motor design means parts lead times at Lucid's limited service network can be substantial, amplifying out-of-service day exposure.
Lucid service replaces the rear motor and/or gearbox under warranty. In some cases, a lubrication update has been attempted first. Recurrence after one replacement has been reported by some owners, suggesting a design-level sensitivity in early-production gear sets.
misaligned body panels; uneven panel gaps; paint runs or orange peel from factory; trim pieces not flush or rattling loose; squeaks and rattles from dashboard or doors; water seal gaps around windows or trunk; interior trim pieces separating from substrate
Cosmetic defects alone rarely support a Song-Beverly claim, but persistent squeaks and rattles that recur after two or more documented repair attempts, or that exist alongside safety or drivability defects, can contribute to the overall pattern of substantial impairment. Lucid's limited service footprint means each repair attempt for a squeak-and-rattle issue may require a multi-day service appointment, adding to out-of-service day totals.
Lucid service centers address fit-and-finish issues on a case-by-case basis: panel realignment, repaint, trim replacement, or foam dampening for rattles. Some owners have required three or more service visits to resolve rattle complaints. No recall or TSB issued.
water dripping from headliner during rain; wet front seats after rainfall; water pooling on floor under glass roof; headliner stain or mold odor; visible gap in roof glass sealant; water intrusion at A-pillar or B-pillar junction; Lucid resealed roof but leak recurred
A water leak that recurs after two or more documented repair attempts is a classic warranty repair pattern for Song-Beverly purposes: the defect is documented, the manufacturer has attempted repair, and the condition persists. Water intrusion into the cabin of a $140,000+ vehicle, particularly if accompanied by mold odor or damage to interior components, also supports a substantial-impairment argument. Each resealing visit at a Lucid facility typically requires leaving the vehicle for 1-3 days.
Lucid service reseals the glass canopy at the affected joint. Persistent leaks may result in headliner replacement or, in severe cases, roof glass replacement. No recall issued as of Jun 30, 2026.
suspension warning light; vehicle sagging on one corner; ride height stuck in lowered or raised position; air suspension compressor noise without adjustment; cannot adjust ride height in Lucid app; vehicle bottoms out over speed bumps due to suspension defaulting low
An air suspension failure that leaves a vehicle at an incorrect and non-adjustable ride height — particularly a stuck-low condition that compromises ground clearance and vehicle control — constitutes a safety-adjacent drivability defect. If the Lucid Air suspension fails while the vehicle is still under the 4-year/50,000-mile Lucid new vehicle warranty, and the repair requires multi-week service due to parts availability, the out-of-service day accumulation may support Song-Beverly lemon presumption even after a single significant failure.
Lucid replaces the failed air spring, compressor, or damper unit under warranty. Software updates have addressed some sensor calibration faults. Parts lead times for air suspension components have been reported as extended at some Lucid service locations.
vehicle in service for weeks or months; parts on back-order at Lucid service center; no loaner car provided; nearest service center is 100+ miles away; recall repair appointment not available for 6+ weeks; vehicle stranded awaiting mobile service visit
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act creates a rebuttable lemon presumption if a vehicle is out of service for 30 or more cumulative days during the warranty period — regardless of how many different defects caused those service visits. Lucid's limited service network means that even routine warranty repairs can consume 7-14 days per visit. An owner who has had three different defects — each requiring a 10-15 day service stay at a distant Lucid facility — may exceed the 30-day threshold without any single defect having been repaired more than once. This is one of the most legally significant aspects of owning a Lucid Air under California lemon law.
No 'fix' applies — this is a systemic infrastructure limitation. Lucid provides loaner vehicles at some service centers; mobile service covers minor software and accessory issues. Owners with vehicles out of service for extended periods should document every day and all associated costs (rental cars, towing, etc.).
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
remedy available
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."
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
remedy available
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."
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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."
remedy available
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."
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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."
remedy available
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.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act provides stronger protections than federal lemon law for vehicles purchased or leased in California.
WHAT QUALIFIES: A defect covered by the manufacturer's warranty that substantially impairs use, value, or safety — and has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or has kept the vehicle out of service for 30+ cumulative days.
REPAIR-ATTEMPT PRESUMPTION: California presumes the threshold is exceeded if the same safety defect has been repaired two or more times without resolution, or any defect has required four or more attempts. Lucid Air owners subject to two rearview camera recalls, or multiple loss-of-drive events across campaigns 23V110, 24V497, and 26V309, may already meet the two-attempt safety threshold.
OUT-OF-SERVICE-DAY PRESUMPTION: A single Lucid recall remedy visit can consume 7-14 days given the limited service footprint. Owners through two or three warranty repairs should total their out-of-service days — 30 cumulative days creates a rebuttable lemon presumption regardless of which defects caused the stays.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT: Even without numeric thresholds, a $150,000 vehicle that loses drive power at highway speed or whose ADAS phantom-brakes without warning is substantially impaired. The purchase price is legally relevant to the analysis.
REMEDY: Replacement vehicle or repurchase at original price minus a mileage offset. Manufacturer pays attorney fees in a successful Song-Beverly case.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
Lucid's direct-service model means you deal with company technicians — no independent dealer alternative. Steps tailored to the Lucid Air's known failure patterns:
1. CAPTURE THE OTA VERSION BEFORE DROP-OFF. Most Lucid failures are software-state-dependent. Screenshot Settings > Software in the Lucid app before any service visit. If a technician updates the software during diagnosis, your pre-service version screenshot is the reference.
2. WRITE THE COMPLAINT IN SPECIFIC TERMS. 'Vehicle applied emergency braking on clear freeway at 65 mph with no obstacle, twice in one week' — not 'ADAS issue.' Verify the exact wording on the repair order before you leave.
3. REQUEST A ROAD TEST UNDER TRIGGER CONDITIONS. Phantom braking, rear drivetrain noise, and defroster failure are condition-dependent. Ask for a technician-accompanied road test at highway speed and ask that the test be documented on the RO.
4. CONFIRM RECALL COMPLETION IN WRITING. For any symptom matching 23V520, 25V670, 26V017 (camera), 24V011/24V495 (defroster), 25V669/26V193 (driveshaft), or any power-loss campaign, bring the recall letter and ask the advisor to document full remedy completion on the RO.
5. LOG EVERY OUT-OF-SERVICE DAY. Record drop-off date, pickup date, reason, and RO number for every visit. Thirty cumulative days triggers Song-Beverly presumption.
6. ESCALATE IN WRITING. If a service center closes a complaint as cannot-duplicate and the symptom returns, email Lucid customer advocacy — timestamped written correspondence is evidence; a phone call is not.
The Lucid Air is a genuine engineering achievement — the range, the interior, the acceleration numbers are all real. But the company that built it has fewer US service centers than many single-city dealer groups, and has issued 18 NHTSA recall campaigns in its first five model years. No other current luxury EV has had three separate NHTSA rearview camera recall campaigns.
That tension — extraordinary vehicle, extraordinary growing pains — defines the Lucid Air ownership experience. For buyers near a Lucid service center with uncomplicated ownership, the Air can be excellent. For owners who have lived through repeated power-loss events, a second driveshaft campaign, or weeks of service-center downtime, California's lemon law exists for exactly this situation. The recall record is documented. The out-of-service-day math is measurable. The statute is on your side.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Lucid Air has been back to service for camera failures, power loss, or driveshaft recalls — or has accumulated 30+ days out of service — you may have rights under California's Song-Beverly Act. Margarian Law offers a free case review and pursues attorney fees from Lucid, not from you.
The Lucid Air has received 18 NHTSA recall campaigns between its 2022 model-year launch and 2026 — an unusually high volume for a five-year production run, and especially notable because several of the same systems have been recalled multiple times. Three separate campaigns have targeted the rearview camera display system (23V520, 25V670, 26V017). Two campaigns each addressed driveshaft half-shaft bolts (25V669, 26V193) and the high-voltage coolant heater that powers windshield defrost (24V011, 24V495). Five campaigns have collectively addressed loss of electric drive power. Lucid's software-defined architecture — where OTA updates can introduce new failure modes even while patching old ones — partially explains the volume. If your vehicle has been subject to more than one recall for the same system, and the symptom persisted or returned after each remedy, document every service visit carefully: that repair history may be relevant to a California lemon-law analysis.
Yes, potentially. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not require physical parts to fail — a software defect that requires repeated OTA remedies, or that causes the vehicle to lose drive power or become inoperable, qualifies as a warranted defect. Each OTA push that addresses a safety or drivability symptom you experienced counts as a repair attempt, and the time your vehicle spent at a Lucid service center for any recall-related flash or hardware fix counts toward out-of-service days. The three rearview camera recall campaigns and five loss-of-drive campaigns are all software-rooted defects — yet each generated NHTSA recall obligations and remedy visits. If your Lucid Air required more than two service visits for the same symptom — regardless of whether the fix was a software push or a hardware replacement — that repair pattern may support a Song-Beverly claim. Preserve all Lucid app notifications, OTA release notes, and service repair orders.
A loss of drive power while moving is a safety emergency: signal, coast to the shoulder, and call for a flatbed tow to the nearest Lucid service center. Do not attempt to restart and re-enter traffic until Lucid technicians have confirmed the cause. After the event: (1) Note the exact date, time, speed, road conditions, and any warning lights or messages that appeared. (2) Screenshot your Lucid app showing the current software version before any update is applied. (3) Request that the repair order document the power-loss event in specific terms — not just 'checked vehicle, no fault found.' (4) Ask the technician which NHTSA recall campaign applies (23V110, 24V076, 24V497, 24V836, or 26V309 all addressed propulsion power-loss on various MY/trim combinations). (5) If power loss recurs after a recall remedy, that second event is a separate repair attempt toward Song-Beverly eligibility. Lucid Air owners who have experienced even one confirmed loss-of-drive event should consult a California lemon-law attorney about their options.
Yes — and this is one of the most important legal angles for Lucid Air owners specifically. California's Song-Beverly Act creates a rebuttable lemon presumption if a vehicle is out of service for 30 or more cumulative calendar days during the warranty period. The law counts every day your vehicle is at a Lucid service facility awaiting parts, a technician, or a facility appointment — regardless of how many different defects caused those visits. Lucid operates fewer than 30 company-owned US service centers with no dealer backup. Owners outside major cities have reported vehicles held at Lucid facilities for 4-12 weeks for powertrain or suspension repairs. An owner who has had three separate recall or warranty repairs — each lasting 10-14 days — has already exceeded 30 cumulative days. Keep a running log: drop-off date, pickup date, reason, and repair order number for every service event. That log is your single most important document for a Song-Beverly claim.
Yes — phantom braking (the ADAS system applying brakes on a clear road) and lane-keep over-correction are documented owner complaints on DreamDrive and DreamDrive Pro-equipped Lucid Air models (Grand Touring and Sapphire). The adjacent NHTSA recall 24V076000 confirms that DreamDrive's adaptive cruise control software could cause a sudden loss of drive power — meaning NHTSA has already found the same software stack capable of safety-relevant failures. If your DreamDrive phantom-braked or over-corrected, take these steps: (1) Document the event immediately — date, road type, speed, weather, and the exact software version in the Lucid app. (2) Report to Lucid in writing (via app or email) so there is a timestamped record. (3) Ask your service advisor whether a DreamDrive recalibration is warranted and request it be noted in the repair order. (4) If the event occurred with DreamDrive engaged at highway speed and created a hazardous situation, the safety-impairment standard under Song-Beverly may be met even without a formal recall.
Start collecting documentation from the first service visit. The most important records for a Lucid Air Song-Beverly claim are: (1) All repair orders — request a copy at drop-off and pick-up; verify the complaint is written specifically, not as a vague 'check vehicle.' (2) Lucid app records — screenshot the software version before and after any service visit; save OTA update notifications. (3) Out-of-service log — a simple spreadsheet with drop-off date, pickup date, reason, and repair order number for every service event. (4) Tow records and rental car receipts — these document both the severity of the failure and the economic burden. (5) All NHTSA recall notices — keep every letter Lucid mailed or emailed. (6) Written communication with Lucid — email or in-app messages are better than phone calls because they are timestamped and preserved. The Lucid Air's recall history and limited service network make the out-of-service-day count particularly significant; a log proving 30+ cumulative days is often the fastest path to establishing lemon presumption. Start that log today if you have not already.
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