AI Damage2022 Lucid AIR: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Lucid AIR filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 86 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 24
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 86
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 21% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 17% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 8% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 8% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 55.
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 complaints (17% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Seats: 2 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 24 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 55 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 27 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor his wife were injured and a police report was filed. The whereabout of the other driver are unknown. Despite the accident, the contact managed to resume normal driving operation.
Of note, one time before my Lucid completely shut off while driving on our local loop requiring to be towed to Lucid to be fixed. Let’s see I can’t scroll that watch I can’t get down here blue color, BMW, famous color. That’s literally the one but the red for this.
This vehicle is designed for two 245/35r21 (HLC/99Y) tires on the front wheels, and two 265/35r21 (HLC/103Y) tires in the rear wheels. When I took delivery of the car from the manufacturer, it was incorrectly outfitted with three 245s and one 265; one of the rear wheels had an incorrect tire installed.
My lucid air’s emergency brakes have misjudged a situation and caused the car to lock its brakes for 3 seconds, making it inoperable. The first time happened on the interstate and the vehicle behind me had to go into the median to keep from rear ending me. I was completely stopped on a busy interstate.
The contact stated that the HVAC defroster warning light was illuminated, and the defroster was inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V011000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall.
245/35/R21, tire specifically made for Lucid. Small bump in road caused large bubble in sidewall. Lucid forums full of complaints about this. No replacement tires available in the US and no alternate available due to load rating. No promised time for more to be available. I had to borrow a loaner tire from lucid.
We experienced our first tire blow out in July of 2023 while on a remote hwy in Oregon. We were travelling on a smooth wide road and all of sudden, there was a loud bang. We pulled over to find that there was approximately a 4" gash on the side wall of the front passenger tire.
2022 Lucid Air suffered a total loss of power without any warning at approximately 10 PM on July 29, 2023, while driving 65+ mph on the Jersey Turnpike. The car’s dashboard suddenly flashed “System Failure” and immediately started to decelerate.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,179 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 44% least complained about).
On average one model year of the AIR has 13 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 24, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This OTA updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and Easy Entry/Easy…
- This OTA refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service…
- This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging,…
This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
- This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient…
This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient Lighting, and Shock and Tilt.
- This software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle
- This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle
- This improves the general functionality of the vehicle
- This software update improves connectivity of the telematics control module
- This OTA improves the robustness and general functionality
- This update enhances performance and optimizations regarding AC charging, mobile app, hands-free driving…
This update enhances performance and optimizations regarding AC charging, mobile app, hands-free driving assist and hands-free lane assist.
- This OTA enhances performance and optimizations regarding improvements to the mobile app, AC charging,…
This OTA enhances performance and optimizations regarding improvements to the mobile app, AC charging, hands-free driving assist, hands-free lane change, and operation of power hood strut.
- This software update enhances the vehicle diagnostics logic
NHTSA lists 86 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lucid AIR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 24. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (13%), loss of power / limp mode (8%), stalls while driving (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Lucid AIR?
NHTSA lists 86 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Lucid AIR from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.