2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Lucid Air has 6 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $ to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2021-2024 Lucid Air all, lucid Air drains the 12V auxiliary battery during long parking, especially when Surveillance Mode or remote-access features are active. Pattern consistent with other premium EVs. Software updates have reduced parasitic draw but the issue persists for some owners.
Disable Surveillance Mode for parking stretches over 1 week. Update to latest software. Use a 12V battery maintainer if storing more than 2 weeks. AGM 12V replacement under warranty for documented failures; out-of-warranty ~$300-$500 at Lucid service center.
On the 2021-2024 Lucid Air all, early-production (2021-2023) Lucid Air infotainment system reports frequent freezing, slow boot times, glitches with CarPlay (since added via update), and unresponsive Pilot Panel (smaller lower screen used as touch HVAC + camera control). Multiple OTA updates have improved but pattern persists in some VINs.
Hard reset: hold both scroll wheels on steering wheel until reboot. Stay current on OTA updates. Severe cases require service center compute-stack replacement under warranty.
On the 2021-2024 Lucid Air all, lucid Air charge-port LED ring (which displays charging state via color) can fail to display correctly — sometimes showing wrong color, flickering, or going dark while still actively charging. Cosmetic-only in most cases (charging still works), but confusing for owners trying to verify session state.
Soft fix: power-cycle the charging session (unplug + replug). Hardware fix: charge port assembly module replacement under warranty. Out-of-warranty estimate $250-$500.
On the 2021-2024 Lucid Air all, lucid Air owners report wind noise and occasional water ingress at the panoramic glass roof seal — pattern in early production but present across years. The single-piece glass roof creates a tight tolerance challenge that some VINs ship outside of spec.
Schedule Lucid service to inspect/adjust seal — adjustment or seal replacement covered under warranty. Severe water ingress (interior wetness) is a higher priority and may need full re-seal ($300-$600 out-of-warranty).
On the 2021-2023 Lucid Air all, early Lucid Air (2021-2022, particularly Dream Edition cars built at the Casa Grande, AZ AMP-1 ramp) reports paint orange-peel, dust inclusions, and color match issues across panels. Manufacturing quality improved across 2023; severe cases were repainted under warranty.
Document with photos at delivery and during the first 90 days of ownership. Lucid customer service has approved goodwill repaints for documented quality issues. PPF on at-risk areas can prevent further damage but won't fix existing flaws.
On the 2021-2023 Lucid Air Dual Motor, some early Lucid Air owners report a clunk or thud from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration off-throttle and engagement of regen braking. Often traced to rear drive unit mount or subframe bushing tolerance issues. Lucid has issued service bulletins addressing several variants of the symptom.
Document the clunk with phone audio and schedule a Lucid service appointment — repairs covered under powertrain warranty (8 yr / 100,000 mi). Out-of-warranty mount/bushing replacement likely $400-$900.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
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.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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).
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021-2021 Lucid Air has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Air 12V Auxiliary Battery Drain (Sentry-Like Modes Enabled), Air Infotainment / Center Display Freezes (Early Production), Air Panoramic Glass Roof Wind Noise / Seal Issues. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2021-2021 Lucid Air has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lucid Air issues range from $0 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Lucid Air drains the 12V auxiliary battery during long parking, especially when Surveillance Mode or remote-access features are active. Pattern consistent with other premium EVs. Software updates have reduced parasitic draw but the issue persists for some owners. Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: medium.
Early-production (2021-2023) Lucid Air infotainment system reports frequent freezing, slow boot times, glitches with CarPlay (since added via update), and unresponsive Pilot Panel (smaller lower screen used as touch HVAC + camera control). Multiple OTA updates have improved but p… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Lucid Air owners report wind noise and occasional water ingress at the panoramic glass roof seal — pattern in early production but present across years. The single-piece glass roof creates a tight tolerance challenge that some VINs ship outside of spec. Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: low.
Lucid Air charge-port LED ring (which displays charging state via color) can fail to display correctly — sometimes showing wrong color, flickering, or going dark while still actively charging. Cosmetic-only in most cases (charging still works), but confusing for owners trying to… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: low.
Early Lucid Air (2021-2022, particularly Dream Edition cars built at the Casa Grande, AZ AMP-1 ramp) reports paint orange-peel, dust inclusions, and color match issues across panels. Manufacturing quality improved across 2023; severe cases were repainted under warranty. Repairs typically run $0-$5,000. Severity: low.
Some early Lucid Air owners report a clunk or thud from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration off-throttle and engagement of regen braking. Often traced to rear drive unit mount or subframe bushing tolerance issues. Lucid has issued service bulletins addressing several vari… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
