AI Damage2023 Lucid AIR: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Lucid AIR filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 56 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 29
- involving a crash
- 8
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 56
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 34% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 14% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 7 Lane departure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (34% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 43.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 complaints (14% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (10% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (10% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
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 29 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 | 10 | 2 | 43 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Yesterday around 10am I was going to pick up a friend from a car shop, I used my lucid navigation to follow the address, when I got there I went to to business next door because the address took me there. When I noticed I was at the wrong business, in my mind the goal was to park somewhere and make a u turn.
The vehicle then crossed the street again and crashed into a wall. The air bag deployed and struck the contact on the head. The contact sustained bruises on the leg. Medical attention was provided. The vehicle then failed to shift into park. The contact stated that the sensors failed to operate as designed.
The vehicle then, instead of decreasing in speed it accelerated independently. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The impact then caused the vehicle crashed into the rear to crash into the vehicle in front of it. Another vehicle on the side lane was also impacted due to the crash.
On Saturday [XXX], in Chino Hills, CA (ZIP Code 91709), my 2023 Lucid Air Touring experienced a sudden unintended acceleration event. Shortly after releasing the accelerator pedal to obtain a parking pass, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated at a high speed, resulting in a collision with the pavement and a post on…
The contact indicated that the "Dream" driving mode had malfunctioned and did not detect the vehicle ahead. During the crash, the vehicle was traveling approximately 5 MPH. No injuries were reported, and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was unknown.
Pulling into a gated parking lot. Once the gate opened the car accelerated and would not brake. Crashed into three car causing damage to Lucid and their vehicles. Have sent car to the dealership but still have not heard back from them. We also have video of accident
My car’s backup camera and main infotainment computer lag badly. It is available for inspection. When I start the car, I have to wait 20–30 seconds for the system to boot before it even lets me shift into reverse.
The vehicle is currently immobilized due to a physical Webasto High-Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) failure resulting in an Auxiliary Power Supply (APS) fault, falling under Campaign 24V-495.
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 1,100 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 48% least complained about).
On average one model year of the AIR has 13 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 29, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
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 56 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lucid AIR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, powertrain. Total complaints: 29. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (10%), A/C or heater (10%), rear-view camera (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Lucid AIR?
NHTSA lists 56 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 2023 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.