2023 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lucid Air has 8 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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."
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lucid Air has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost), Air 12V Auxiliary Battery Drain (Sentry-Like Modes Enabled), Air Infotainment / Center Display Freezes (Early Production). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2023 Lucid Air has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. 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. The most critical issue, Lucid Air Webasto HVCH Recall (SR-24-04-0, Failure to Defrost), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Lucid issued recall SR-24-04-0 in mid-2024 covering 2022-2024 Lucid Air vehicles for high voltage coolant heater (HVCH) failure — the Webasto AG-supplied HVCH could suffer internal delamination, causing failure to defrost the windshield in cold weather (an FMVSS 103 violation). O… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
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 heat pump-based HVAC system reports cold-weather faults in some 2022-2024 vehicles — symptoms include reduced or no cabin heat in temperatures below freezing, longer charge-port preconditioning, and reduced overall range in cold. Software updates have improved cold-weat… 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.
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.
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.
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.
